Cheesy Macaroni Pasta Bake
Cheesy, delicious, home cooked Cheesy Macaroni Pasta Bake! Perfect for the whole family!
Servings 6
Calories 626kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound macaroni noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 2/3 cup diced celery
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 pound ground beef or 1/2 pound ground beef and 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 16 ounces tomato sauce
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cook macaroni according to package. Cooks about 7 minutes.
- In the meantime, in large pan add olive oil, onions, carrots, celery and salt. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Then add garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook for 5 minutes or until beef is cooked.
- Add in spices and stir. Remove garlic cloves (if not chopped)
- Slowly add in tomato sauce and stir. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
- When pasta is done, drain and put in large skillet.
- Top with pasta sauce.
- Gently stir.
- Top with cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Serve warm and ENJOY!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 626kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 1548mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g