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Baked Macaroni Recipe

This is a recipe for Baked Macaroni

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 553 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Prepare the meat sauce by heating a cooking pot and melt-in the butter.
  3. When the butter is hot enough, add the ground beef and cook for 5 minutes or until the color turns medium brown.
  4. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and diced tomatoes then stir and simmer for 3 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
  5. Add the tomato paste and paprika then stir and cook for a minute
  6. Add the beef cube and water then stir until everything is well distributed. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. Put-in the sugar, salt, and pepper then mix well. Turn of the heat and set aside.
  8. Prepare the Mornay sauce by melting the butter in a sauce pan over medium heat.
  9. Add the flour stir constantly for about a minute (color must be yellowish and not brown).
  10. Slowly whisk in the milk and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens and comes to a boil.
  11. Add salt and pepper then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  12. Stir in the cheeses and whisk until melted. Set aside
  13. Combine the cooked macaroni and meat sauce in a baking dish then toss until the meat sauce is well distributed.
  14. 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)
  15. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  16. Remove from the oven and allow to cool down a bit.
  17. Serve hot. Share and Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.