Description
A comforting and hearty baked pasta dish loaded with seasoned ground beef, creamy cheese sauce, and tender pasta.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce to the beef and stir well.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Slowly add milk, stirring continuously until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Combine the pasta, beef mixture, and cheese sauce. Pour into the baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- You can swap beef for ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra texture.
