Layered Macaroni Casserole Recipe

Name: Layered Macaroni Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (6 ounces) 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; 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) 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
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted

1
In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
2
Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Add cottage cheese.
3
In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with 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.
4
Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 325u00b0 for 40-45 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean), 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Layered 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.

Layered Macaroni Casserole

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