Baked Macaroni Recipe
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
553 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Baked Macaroni Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni uncooked
Meat Sauce:
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 ½ cup tomatoes diced (in can)
- 1 piece onions diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 piece beef cube
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Mornay Sauce
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fresh milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 ounce Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
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Instructions
- Prepare the elbow macaroni according to instructions in the package and intentionally cut the cooking time so that the macaroni is not well done (the macaroni will be fully cooked once baked) then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the meat sauce by heating a cooking pot and melt-in the butter.
- When the butter is hot enough, add the ground beef and cook for 5 minutes or until the color turns medium brown.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper, and diced tomatoes then stir and simmer for 3 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
- Add the tomato paste and paprika then stir and cook for a minute
- Add the beef cube and water then stir until everything is well distributed. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Put-in the sugar, salt, and pepper then mix well. Turn of the heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Mornay sauce by melting the butter in a sauce pan over medium heat.
- Add the flour stir constantly for about a minute (color must be yellowish and not brown).
- Slowly whisk in the milk and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens and comes to a boil.
- Add salt and pepper then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the cheeses and whisk until melted. Set aside
- Combine the cooked macaroni and meat sauce in a baking dish then toss until the meat sauce is well distributed.
- Arrange the macaroni and pour the Mornay sauce over it. (Spread the Mornay sauce over the macaroni and meat sauce mixture ensuring that every space is covered)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool down a bit.
- Serve hot. Share and Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
8g
Calories
553kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
447mg
(19%)
Potassium
652mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1103IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
199mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 553 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8g | |
| Calories | 553kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 652mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1103IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 199mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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