Cheesy Beef & Macaroni Casserole
Ingredients
1 pound 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 crushed tomatoes 28 oz
½ cup tomato sauce
3-4 tablespoons tomato paste
½ teaspoon dry basil
salt & pepper to taste
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
¼ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley divided
Directions
Preheat 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, 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!
Nutrition
Calories: 537, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 85mg, Sodium: 484mg, Potassium: 516mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 800IU, Vitamin C: 21mg, Calcium: 377mg, Iron: 2.8mg