Beef, Cheese, And Noodle Bake Recipe

Name: Beef, Cheese, And Noodle Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) package small elbow macaroni; Cooking spray $; 1 cup prechopped onion $; 1 cup preshredded carrot; 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic; 1 pound lean ground sirloin $; 1 cup tomato sauce $; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper $; 1 cup fat-free milk $; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) 2% reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese (such as Cracker Barrel), divided $

Servings: persons

1 (8-ounce) package small elbow macaroni
Cooking spray $
1 cup prechopped onion $
1 cup preshredded carrot
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1 pound lean ground sirloin $
1 cup tomato sauce $
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper $
1 cup fat-free milk $
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) 2% reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese (such as Cracker Barrel), divided $

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Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
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Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Lightly coat pasta with cooking spray.
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Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and carrot, and saute 4 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add ground beef; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Add tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates.
4
Add pasta to beef mixture in pan, stirring to combine. Spoon pasta mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
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Place milk, flour, nutmeg, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan; stir with a whisk until blended. Cook over medium heat 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add 1 cup cheese, stirring until smooth. Pour cheese mixture over pasta mixture; stir. Top evenly with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Note:
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For creamiest results, do not overbake.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8-ounce) package small elbow macaroni, Cooking spray $, 1 cup prechopped onion $, 1 cup preshredded carrot, and more.

Yes, Beef, Cheese, And Noodle Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef, Cheese, And Noodle Bake

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