Macaroni Italiano Recipe

Name: Macaroni Italiano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup tomato sauce ((I have used up to one cup of sauce)); 1 teaspoon basil leaves; 1 teaspoon oregano; 6 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup flour; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 2 cups milk; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup tomato sauce ((I have used up to one cup of sauce))
1 teaspoon basil leaves
1 teaspoon oregano
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups milk
1 cup breadcrumbs
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1
Cook and drain macaroni.
2
Cook beef, onion, green pepper until meat is brown,drain off fat.
3
Stir in tomato sauce,basil,and oregano,simmer 3 minutes.
4
Spoon into rectangular baking dish.
5
Melt 4 tbsp.
6
butter,blend in flour and dry mustard.
7
Gradually stir in milk,cook over medium heat stirring constantly until it thickens,add cheese, stir until melted.
8
Stir in macaroni.
9
Spoon over meat layer.
10
Melt 2 tbsp butter,combine with bread crumbs,sprinkle over top (i usually sprinkle a little parmesan over also.) Bake at 350 until heated through and bubbly.
11
Note: I have torn up a few slices of bread before for the breadcrumbs and mixed them with the butter and it came out very well, they get nice & crispy!(Though I may have used more butter than called for)

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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 lb ground beef, 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni, 3/4 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Macaroni Italiano 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.

Macaroni Italiano

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