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Macaroni Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
TOPPING:
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter
Directions for Macaroni Casserole Recipe
- Turn oven on to 325 degrees
- In a pan, cook the ground beef, garlic, and onion until browned
- Add in the tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings
- Bring the beef mixture to a boil
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 1 hour
- In a pan, boil the macaroni following directions on package
- Drain and add in cottage cheese
- In a casserole dish, add in 1 cup of the meat mixture, 1/3rd of the macaroni, and 1/3rd of cheddar cheese
- Repeat layers ending with remaining beef mixture
- Bake for 45 minutes
Great family macaroni casserole recipe! We love how different this dish is to a traditional italian recipe. The cheddar cheese really makes the difference!
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