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Macaroni Gratinee

By: Fleur de lys  
"Need to feed an army? Try this easy macaroni and home-made sauce. It's guaranteed to please young and old."

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What to Drink?

Wine Sangiovese
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch baking dish
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/3 (16 ounce) packages elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and stir in the ground beef until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, and salt; continue cooking until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes more. Drain off the excess grease, and add the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
  2. Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source.
  3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Stir the cooked macaroni into the meat sauce until combined, then spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses.
  4. Broil in preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden, about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 736 | Total Fat: 36.6g | Cholesterol: 144mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2008 by Soifua 
I thought this was very good. I did, however, add more seasonings and used tomato sauce since... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2008 by UWMsGirl 
I tried this recipe tonight and it was a HIT, my family loved it. I didn't use the entire 1... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2008 by Fleur de lys 
Just something that was edited out: if you don't have Italian seasonning, try 1/4 tsp Thyme,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2008 by Joanne 
My husband loved this! MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2008 by Karen's Way 
I followed the recipe to a T. I had plenty on sauce for all. I did use separate seasonings.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by RnRMama 
For as simple as this is, it was really tasty. My little girls loved it, an even bigger plus! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2008 by MSAGGIEAMY 
This wasn't bad...My husband said it was like "spruced up Hamburger Helper." I'd imagine this... MORE

 
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