••••BEEF AND MACARONI AU FOUR!!
Beef and Macaroni au Four
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (225 g) of elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of butter
- 1 pound (450 g) of ground beef
- ¼ cup (60 ml) of finely chopped onions
- ¼ cup (60 ml) of finely chopped roasted red peppers
- 2 cloves (5-10 mg) of pressed garlic
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) of salt
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) of pepper
- 22 fluid ounces (650 ml) of pasta sauce
- ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese (per portion)
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare macaroni in accordance with package instructions.
- In a large skillet melt butter over medium heat.
- Add beef, onions, red peppers, garlic and seasoning.
- Cook until meat is no longer pink, then drain meat.
- Return to heating element then add pasta sauce and macaroni. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
- Place a portion in a stoneware dish then cover in shredded cheese. Place in the oven for 15 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.
