Beef, Macaroni and Tomato Casserole |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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Easy homestyle meal that kids and teenagers absolutely love. Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef |
5 -6 cloves garlic, minced |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 teaspoon dried basil |
1 onion, chopped |
1 green bell pepper, chopped |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1 (14 ounce) can diced canned tomatoes, undrained |
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce |
8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni or 8 ounces bow tie pasta |
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook noodles until al dente, 8-10 minutes, and drain.
2. Preheat oven to 350F.
3. Cook ground beef with garlic, oregano, basil, onion, green pepper, and salt and pepper until beef is browned, cooked through, and veggies are tender.
4. Drain any fat.
5. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce to beef mixture, then simmer 5-10 minutes.
6. Mix beef mixture with cooked macaroni and place in a 9x13-inch casserole dish or lasagna pan.
7. Top casserole with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
8. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.
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