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Cheesy Macaroni Pasta Bake finished in skillet
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Cheesy Macaroni Pasta Bake

Cheesy, delicious, home cooked Cheesy Macaroni Pasta Bake! Perfect for the whole family!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 39 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 626kcal
Author Nancy Piran

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.
    Classic Homemade Pasta Sauce in bowl
  • When pasta is done, drain and put in large skillet.
    Cheesy Macaroni Pasta Bake with cooked noodles in skillet
  • Top with pasta sauce.
    Cheesy Macaroni Pasta Bake with meat sauce on top
  • Gently stir.
    Cheesy Macaroni Pasta Bake uncooked
  • Top with cheese.
    Cheesy Macaroni Pasta Bake with cheese on top
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melted.
    Cheesy Macaroni Pasta Bake finished in skillet
  • Serve warm and ENJOY!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | 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