Russian Style Macaroni Casserole

Discover comfort food at its finest with this hearty and flavorful Russian Style Macaroni Casserole. This easy-to-make baked pasta dish combines tender macaroni, savory ground meat, sautéed vegetables, and a rich tomato-sour cream sauce, topped with a generous layer of melted cheese for the ultimate golden crust. Perfectly seasoned with black pepper and a touch of paprika, this casserole delivers layers of classic Russian-inspired flavors in every bite. Ready in just about an hour, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner or potluck crowd-pleaser. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill for a burst of freshness, and serve piping hot for an irresistible family favorite. Keywords: Russian macaroni casserole, baked pasta recipe, ground beef casserole, easy family dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 300 grams dry macaroni pasta
• 500 grams ground beef or pork
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 1 medium, grated carrot
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 200 grams sour cream
• 2 egg
• 150 grams, grated hard cheese (like Gouda or Cheddar)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• 2 tablespoons, finely chopped fresh parsley or dill (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Cook the macaroni pasta according to the package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and grated carrot, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Add the ground beef or pork to the skillet. Cook while breaking the meat apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika, and mix well.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and eggs until smooth. This will be the creamy topping for the casserole.

Step 7

Grease a baking dish with butter. Spread half of the cooked macaroni in the bottom of the dish.

Step 8

Layer the meat-and-vegetable mixture over the macaroni, spreading it evenly.

Step 9

Add the remaining macaroni on top of the meat layer.

Step 10

Pour the sour cream and egg mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 11

Sprinkle the grated cheese over the entire casserole evenly.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 14

Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or dill before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1443.3 grams (1443.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3803

Total Fat 231.20g	296%
Saturated Fat 109.90g	550%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.20g
Cholesterol 694mg	231%
Sodium 1627mg	71%
Total Carbohydrate 269.30g	98%
Dietary Fiber 16.40g	59%
Total Sugars 35.50g
Protein 172.70g	345%

Vitamin D 34IU	172%
Calcium 1568mg	121%
Iron 20mg	111%
Potassium 2918mg	62%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.1%

Protein: 17.9%

Carbs: 28.0%