Cheesy Beef & Macaroni Casserole
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Cheesy Beef & Macaroni Casserole
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This Cheesy Beef & Macaroni Casserole is an easy to put together and it boasts big flavor! We’ve made this recipe countless times and everyone in my family raves about it!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni or similar
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion diced, or ½ of a large onion
- 1 small green bell pepper diced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 can
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley divided
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook noodles for ¾ of time according to package. (My noodles said 9 minutes so I cooked them for 6). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet brown the beef until no pink remains, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook for 4 minutes or until the onion begins to soften. Stir in the green bell pepper and cook 3 minutes more.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce & paste, basil, ½ teaspoon salt & pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the drained pasta and 1 cup of cheddar cheese and trasnfer to a 9×13 casserole dish.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Top with the remaining cheeses and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until bubbly and browned.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
537
(27%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
484mg
(20%)
Potassium
516mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
800IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
377mg
(38%)
Iron
2.8mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 537 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 537 | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 484mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 516mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 800IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 377mg | 38% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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