Beefy Macaroni
This is a kid pleaser for sure! For a different spin on this delicious dish, try substituting Italian sausage for the ground beef.
Ingredients
- 3 cup(s) uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) minced garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) black pepper
- 8 ounce(s) (1/2 lb) ground beef
- 2 tablespoon(s) grated Parmesan cheese
- 33/50 ounce(s) (2 tbsp) seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 cup(s) meatless spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the egg, salt, garlic and pepper.
- Add beef and mix well.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs; mix gently.
- Crumble beef mixture into a large skillet.
- Cook over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
- Stir in the spaghetti sauce.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-4 minutes or until heated through.
- Drain pasta; place in a serving bowl.
- Add beef mixture; sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Toss until pasta is well coated and cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- Prep time 20 min Ready in 20 min.
Nutrition
Calories: 2536.44kcalCarbohydrates: 301.3gProtein: 148.39gFat: 78.92gSaturated Fat: 30.02gCholesterol: 279.65mgSodium: 4723.03mgFiber: 21.99gSugar: 40.31g
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