CREAMY BAKED BEEFARONI (LIGHT)

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Made this for supper tonight - delicious, creamy and cheesy! Mmmmmm! And it's a light recipe! Yes! This is an adapted version from a R. Reisman recipe

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Penne

Time 55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb penne
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
12 ounces lean ground beef
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 3/4 cups pasta sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% low-fat milk
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F Spray a 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook penne for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain.
  • To make meat sauce: In a nonstick saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onions and garlic for 4 minutes or until softened. Stir in beef; cook, stirring to break up meat, for 4 minutes, or until no longer pink. Stir in tomato sauce and stock. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until thickened. Set aside.
  • To make cheese sauce: In a nonstick saucepan, whisk together flour, milk, and stock until flour dissolves. Place over medium heat; simmer until mixture begins to boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in Cheddar. Remove from heat. Stir cheese sauce into meat sauce.
  • Toss pasta with sauce. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Bake in centre of oven for 10 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.5, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 31.6, Sodium 385.1, Carbohydrate 50.6, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 8, Protein 17.5

Edward kisusu
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add different vegetables, cheeses, or meats to make it your own.


Samya Magha
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This Creamy Baked Beefaroni is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's warm, cheesy, and satisfying.


Muhammad Zakriya
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I love that this recipe is lightened up. It's still creamy and flavorful, but it's not as heavy as traditional beefaroni.


Bijoy Kumar
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This Creamy Baked Beefaroni is the perfect dish for a busy weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Benson Mwila
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover beef.


Probitro Mahato
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This Creamy Baked Beefaroni is the perfect dish for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it always a hit.


Cole Scarafino
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add different vegetables, cheeses, or meats to make it your own.


Pubg Mobile Official Bangladesh
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This Creamy Baked Beefaroni is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's warm, cheesy, and satisfying.


Aj Sabbir
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a party-pleaser.


Hilla Jones
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I love that this recipe is lightened up. It's still creamy and flavorful, but it's not as heavy as traditional beefaroni.


waqas crazy
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This Creamy Baked Beefaroni is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Janet Dumbar
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! They ate it up in no time. It's definitely a kid-friendly recipe.


Nafay and Rumaisa World
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This Creamy Baked Beefaroni is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and oh-so-satisfying. I love that it's also easy to make.


Sohail siyal
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I'm not a big fan of beefaroni, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the beef and macaroni are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Kyleigh Terrell
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This Creamy Baked Beefaroni is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


Dajahnique Dajah
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Sawira Simi
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This Creamy Baked Beefaroni was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the beef and macaroni were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.