A Cheesy Venison Pasta Casserole

Venison Pasta Cheese Bake

Who doesn’t enjoy a hearty and rich deep dish casserole every now and again?

This Cheesy Venison Pasta dish is perfect for a feeding a hungry crowd and leaving them not just fully satisfied but begging you to have more.  And not only are there three cheeses in this dish, but also a combination of intense seasonings that add to the overall flavor of each and every bite.

Venison Pasta Cheese Bake

Venison Pasta Cheese Bake

Venison Pasta Cheese Bake

Venison Pasta Cheese Bake

A Cheesy Venison Pasta Casserole

Who doesn't enjoy a hearty and rich deep dish casserole every now and again? This Cheesy Venison Pasta dish is perfect for a feeding a hungry crowd and leaving them not just fully satisfied but begging you to have more.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Venison, ground
  • 1 lb Orecchiette pasta
  • 24 oz Pasta sauce
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 1 Clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Basil
  • 1 tsp Parsley
  • 1 tsp Marjoram
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook following the directions on the back of the box, drain and set aside.

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and the oil, onions and garlic. Cook until the onions soften about 5 minutes. Add the ground venison to the skillet and cook until browned. Season the ground meat with the basil, parsley, marjoram and salt. Remove from heat.
  • In large bowl combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, venison and pasta. Add the mixture to a 9x12 casserole dish. Pour the pasta sauce over the mixture and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover loosely with foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Notes

If you don't have ground venison, you can substitute other ground game meat like elk, antelope, sheep and moose.
 
 
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