Retro One Pot Macaroni Supper Recipe

Name: Retro One Pot Macaroni Supper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 lb lean ground beef; 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves; 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (canned or fresh); 1 lb macaroni (Catelli Smart preferred!); 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes in tomato puree; 2 ¾ cups tomato sauce or 2 ¾ cups strained tomatoes; 2 cups low-fat milk; 1 ½ cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, small cubes

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 lb lean ground beef
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 onion, chopped
2 cups mushrooms, sliced (canned or fresh)
1 lb macaroni (Catelli Smart preferred!)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes in tomato puree
2 ¾ cups tomato sauce or 2 ¾ cups strained tomatoes
2 cups low-fat milk
1 ½ cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, small cubes

1
Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven set over medium heat.
2
Add the beef; cook for 5 minutes or until browned.
3
Stir in the oregano, basil, salt, onion and mushrooms (if using).
4
Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until onion and mushrooms are tender.
5
Stir in the dry macaroni, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and milk.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Reduce the heat to medium low and cover.
8
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
9
Stir in the cheese until just melted.
10
Serve immediately.

581

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 lb lean ground beef, 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, and more.

Yes, Retro One Pot Macaroni Supper 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!

Retro One Pot Macaroni Supper

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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