Pasta Junk Recipe

Name: Pasta Junk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 2 (200 g) boxes kraft dinner extra creamy macaroni and cheese mix; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste (garlic); 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 3/4 cup green pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped; 3/4 cup zucchini, chopped; 3/4 cup celery, chopped; 1/2 cup mushroom, sliced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated (or marble...etc)

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
2 (200 g) boxes kraft dinner extra creamy macaroni and cheese mix
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste (garlic)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
3/4 cup zucchini, chopped
3/4 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup mushroom, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated (or marble...etc)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
In 1 pan brown ground beef with onions and garlic.
3
Add in all vegetables you wish to use.
4
Cook for about 15 minutes, till vegetables become tender.
5
While beef & vegetables are cooking start making both boxes of kraft dinner in a large pot.
6
Once the noddles are cooked according to time set on package, drain and set aside in pot.
7
Add beef & vegetable mixture to the noddles.
8
Add in both the can of diced tomatoes and tomato paste.
9
Add in both packages of powdered cheese.
10
Add in 2 tbs of butter; mix well.
11
Pour into large oven friendly dish.
12
Top with cup of cheese.
13
Bake for 30 minutes.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 2 (200 g) boxes kraft dinner extra creamy macaroni and cheese mix, 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste (garlic), and more.

Yes, Pasta Junk 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.

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