MEATY MACARONI BAKE

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We go to lots of rodeos. This is an ideal casserole to make in the morning and pop into the oven when we get home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup canola oil
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup soft bread crumbs
Additional mozzarella cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the spaghetti sauce, water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., In a large bowl, combine the eggs, oil, macaroni, mushrooms, cheeses and bread crumbs. Spoon into a 3-qt. baking dish. Top with meat mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese if desired. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 810mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Elias Obasi
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This macaroni bake is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. It's also a very affordable meal.


m amad
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The macaroni bake was good, but it wasn't anything special. I've had better.


Edwin Villatoro
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This macaroni bake was way too cheesy for my liking. It was like eating a block of cheese.


Shin Intar
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I followed the recipe exactly but my macaroni bake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Jordan Burgess
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This macaroni bake was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


ABRAR Enter
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni bakes, but this one was actually pretty good. The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Suba___SALIM___ZKK AFRIDI
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This macaroni bake is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, meaty, and so satisfying. I always feel happy after eating it.


Ntombizodwa siziba Mbedzi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it for my family and friends several times and they all love it too.


Mr_ Bakar
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and friends and everyone raved about it. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Subhan Ahmed
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I made this macaroni bake for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best macaroni bake they've ever had.


Meilan Meredith
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This is my new favorite macaroni bake recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love that I can use whatever ground meat I have on hand.


Maureen Gov
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The macaroni bake was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the cheesy, meaty goodness.


Echeson Amogu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. It was easy to make and didn't take long at all. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Obaid Mujadidi
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This meaty macaroni bake was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and savory, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.