BEEF & MACARONI CASSEROLE

Recipe by: SaveMore Food Stores
Serves
6
Time
50 minutes
This Cheesy Beef & Macaroni Casserole is easy to put together and it boasts big flavor!
Ingredients
  • 1 pound of dry macaroni noodles (or similar)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced green pepper
  • 1 can of crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 3-4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry basil
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese , divided
  • 1/4 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley , divided
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Cook noodles for 3/4 of time according to package. (My noodles said 9 minutes so I cooked them for 6). Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Meanwhile, brown beef, garlic & onion in a frying pan. Drain.
  • Combine green peppers, beef, noodles, tomatoes, tomato sauce & paste, basil, salt & pepper, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley. Pour into a 9×13 casserole dish.
  • Combine remaining cheeses & 1 tablespoon of parsley. Sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is browned!
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