Dinner for 8

Cheesy Beef Macaroni Casserole

Name: Cheesy Beef Macaroni Casserole
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni; 1 lb lean ground beef; 2 cloves garlic; 1 small onion; 1 small green bell pepper; 24 oz pasta sauce; 14 1/2 oz canned petite diced tomatoes; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp salt (optional); 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional); 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Ground beef, macaroni, tomato sauce, and vegetables bake under cheddar and mozzarella for a warm, filling casserole.

$1.95per serving $

60 minstart to table

8servings

American High-protein Kid-friendly Budget Family Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

Ingredients

1 lb elbow macaroni
1 lb lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic
1 small onion
1 small green bell pepper
24 oz pasta sauce
14 1/2 oz canned petite diced tomatoes
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with oil.
Boil the macaroni in salted water until just tender, then drain it.
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until it reaches 160 F.
Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic, then cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in the pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 10 minutes.
Mix the macaroni with the sauce, spread it in the baking dish, and cover it with both cheeses.
Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling, then rest for 5 minutes.

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