Beef and Macaroni Casserole

Name: Beef and Macaroni Casserole
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Oil (neutral (flavorless) oil with a high smoke point – we use canola oil); 1 pound Ground Beef (we use ground chuck 80/20 lean to fat ratio); 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; 1 teaspoon Salt (plus 1 tablespoon for the pasta water); ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper; ¼ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper (optional, leave it out if you don’t like spicy); 1 medium Onion (finely diced); 3-4 Garlic Cloves (minced); 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste; 1 14.5 ounce can Petite Diced Tomatoes; 1 24 ounce jar Meatless Pasta Sauce (marinara sauce or other meatless variety use your favorite brand); 1 cup Beef Broth; ½ tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce (soy sauce makes a good substitute); 12 ounces Elbow Macaroni; 8 ounces Shredded Cheddar Cheese

"This beef and macaroni casserole is an easy dinner recipe that’s hearty and delicious. It features tender elbow macaroni, a simple ground beef tomato sauce, and melty cheddar cheese...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 tablespoon Oil (neutral (flavorless) oil with a high smoke point – we use canola oil)

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1 pound Ground Beef (we use ground chuck 80/20 lean to fat ratio)

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1 teaspoon Chili Powder

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1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

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1 teaspoon Salt (plus 1 tablespoon for the pasta water)

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¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

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¼ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper (optional, leave it out if you don’t like spicy)

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1 medium Onion (finely diced)

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3-4 Garlic Cloves (minced)

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1 tablespoon Tomato Paste

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1 14.5 ounce can Petite Diced Tomatoes

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1 24 ounce jar Meatless Pasta Sauce (marinara sauce or other meatless variety use your favorite brand)

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1 cup Beef Broth

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½ tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce (soy sauce makes a good substitute)

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12 ounces Elbow Macaroni

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8 ounces Shredded Cheddar Cheese

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