A beloved American classic featuring pasta, ground beef, tomato sauce, and plenty of melted cheese – perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Yields6 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time55 mins
300gElbow macaroni or egg noodles
Ground beef (or beef & pork mix)
Onion — 1 small, finely chopped
Bell pepper — 1, diced
200gMushrooms (optional)
400mlTomato sauce or canned crushed tomatoes
2tbspTomato paste
1tspDried oregano
1tspGarlic powder
Salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste
1tbspOlive oil
200gCheddar cheese, shredded
100gMozzarella cheese, shredded
1
Step 1: Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
3
Step 3: Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
4
Step 4: Stir in tomato paste, mushrooms, and crushed tomatoes. Season with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5
Step 5: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, half of the shredded cheddar, and the meat sauce. Mix well.
6
Step 6: Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella.
7
Step 7: Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
8
Step 8: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings
Serving size
320
Amount per serving
Calories425
% Daily Value *
Total Fat19g25%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Protein27g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
300gElbow macaroni or egg noodles
Ground beef (or beef & pork mix)
Onion — 1 small, finely chopped
Bell pepper — 1, diced
200gMushrooms (optional)
400mlTomato sauce or canned crushed tomatoes
2tbspTomato paste
1tspDried oregano
1tspGarlic powder
Salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste
1tbspOlive oil
200gCheddar cheese, shredded
100gMozzarella cheese, shredded
Directions
1
Step 1: Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
3
Step 3: Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
4
Step 4: Stir in tomato paste, mushrooms, and crushed tomatoes. Season with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5
Step 5: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, half of the shredded cheddar, and the meat sauce. Mix well.
6
Step 6: Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella.
7
Step 7: Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
8
Step 8: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
