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 cups macaroni, uncooked; 2 cups onions, finely chopped; 1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped; 1 lb 96% lean ground beef; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 2 cups beef stock; 6 ounces tomato paste; 2 cups tomatoes, cubed

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups macaroni, uncooked
2 cups onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1 lb 96% lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 cups beef stock
6 ounces tomato paste
2 cups tomatoes, cubed

1
Cook and drain the macaroni and set aside.
2
Spray the inside of a 4 qt cooking pot with nonstick spray and place over high heat.
3
Add the onions, bell pepper, and celery; cook for 5 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.
4
Add the beef and the next seven ingredients (stop after red pepper); cook for 15 minutes, stirring often.
5
Stir in the beef stock, tomato paste. and tomatoes.
6
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often.
7
Add the macaroni and cook for 8 minutes.
8
Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes if it's too soupy.

390

kcal

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups macaroni, uncooked, 2 cups onions, finely chopped, 1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped, 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Macaroni With Meat Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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