Description
A delicious cheesy beef pasta bake that’s easy to make and sure to satisfy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 oz canned tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- to taste Salt and pepper
- as needed Reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic over medium heat until onions are translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in canned tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper; simmer on low for 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked macaroni with the beef sauce and fold in half of the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables such as bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Perfect for a family dinner or potluck!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg