Layered Macaroni Casserole Recipe
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Layered Macaroni Casserole

By: Virginia Cherry  
"'I concocted this quick-and-easy recipe over 40 years ago as a new bride. It's still one of my favorites,' shares Virginia Cherry of Salinas, California. 'I never wonder what to fix for potluck dinners. This dish is always popular.'"

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Prep Time:
1 Hr 10 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine, melted

Directions

  1. In a nonstick skillet, cook ground beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste and seasonings. bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Add cottage cheese.
  2. In a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray, layer 1 cup meat sauce, a third of the macaroni mixture and a third of the cheddar cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat sauce. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 40-45 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 379 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 1,087 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 31 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2006 by Cooking 101 
We liked this, I did add extra cheese. My three year old picky grandson had two helpings and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2008 by hkdasilva 
Great family recipe! We love how different this dish is to a traditional italian recipe. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2007 by Mary McCarthy 
This was spectacular! It is good old fashioned comfort food! I will definitely make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2007 by Pepper Portifay 
This was one dish all my family would eat, and I can count on one hand the number of dishes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2007 by KELEKE02 
This was very delicious. I used more Parmesan then the recipe called for and it was so good.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2007 by Amy! 
It was just OK. Nothing special, but not bad. I don't think I'll be making this again - took... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2007 by sarah 
this is pretty delicious! instead of using ground beef, i used yves veggie ground (1 lb). i... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by sarahbear 
Must follow the recipe, use all ingredients. Also, use more onion. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2008 by lm williams 
My family really enjoyed this recipe. It tastes great the next day too. It did make more sauce... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2007 by LESLEYfromWI 
Thought the prep time was way too long and the recipe was a little bland. Sorry MORE

 
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