Beefy Macaroni
This is a kid pleaser for sure! For a different spin on this delicious dish, try substituting Italian sausage for the ground beef.
Ingredients
For 5 people
- 3 cup(s) uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) minced garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) black pepper
- 8 ounce(s) (1/2 lb) ground beef
- 2 tablespoon(s) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2/3 ounce(s) (2 tbsp) seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 cup(s) meatless spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the egg, salt, garlic and pepper. Add beef and mix well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs; mix gently. Crumble beef mixture into a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-4 minutes or until heated through. Drain pasta; place in a serving bowl. Add beef mixture; sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Toss until pasta is well coated and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
Prep time 20 min Ready in 20 min
Nutrition facts
- Kcal: 507.29 kcal
- Fibers (g): 4.4g
- Sodium (mg): 944.61mg
- Carbs: 60.26g
- Fat: 15.78g
- Saturated fat (g): 6g
- Proteins: 29.68g