Baked Macaroni Casserole Recipe

Name: Baked Macaroni Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 oz. pkg. elbow macaroni; 1 lb. ground beef; 1 lb. Jimmy Dean pork sausage; 2 small cans tomato paste; 1 medium size onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 1 Tbsp. basil; salt and pepper to taste; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 3 Tbsp. olive oil; grated Romano cheese

Servings: persons

1
Brown pork sausage by itself.
2
Saute ground meat, onion and garlic.
3
Add the pork
4
sausage and the tomato paste.
5
Cook for a few minutes, then add
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tomato sauce.
7
Fill each can with water and add along with
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salt, pepper, sugar and basil.
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Cook for 1 hour. Cook macaroni
10
in boiling, salted water al dente. Drain.
11
Layer macaroni, sauce
12
and
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cheese
14
in
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baking
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dish. Sprinkle cheese on each layer.
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Bake for 1/2 hour at 350u00b0.

693

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 oz. pkg. elbow macaroni, 1 lb. ground beef, 1 lb. Jimmy Dean pork sausage, 2 small cans tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Baked Macaroni Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Macaroni Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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