Macaroni With Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Macaroni With Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. uncooked macaroni; 2 c. finely chopped onions; 1/2 c. finely chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 c. finely chopped celery; 1 lb. ground beef; 1 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. ground oregano; 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic; 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed; 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper; 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper; 2 c. beef stock or water; 1/2 c. tomato paste; 4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 2 c.); 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. uncooked macaroni
2 c. finely chopped onions
1/2 c. finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground oregano
1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed
1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
2 c. beef stock or water
1/2 c. tomato paste
4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 2 c.)
1/4 c. finely chopped fresh parsley

1
Cook the macaroni according to package directions, omitting the salt; drain and set aside.
2
Spray the inside of a 4-quart pot with nonstick vegetable cooking spray and place over high heat.
3
Add the onions, bell pepper and celery.
4
Saute for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
5
Add the beef and the next 7 ingredients.
6
Cook, stirring, for 15 minutes.
7
Then stir in the stock, tomato paste and tomatoes.
8
Cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often.
9
Add the macaroni and cook for 8 minutes; remove from the heat.
10
Stir in the parsley and let stand for 10 minutes, allowing the macaroni to absorb the meat flavor.

385

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. uncooked macaroni, 2 c. finely chopped onions, 1/2 c. finely chopped green bell pepper, 1/2 c. finely chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Macaroni With Meat Sauce 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 With Meat Sauce

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