Cheesy Beef & Macaroni Casserole

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ground beef, lean

• Produce

  • 1/2 tsp Basil, dry
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 cup Green pepper
  • 1 cup Onion
  • 3 tbsp Parsley, fresh
  • 1 can Tomatoes

• Canned Goods

  • 3 tbsp Tomato paste

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Tomato sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lb Macaroni noodles, dry

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt & pepper

• Dairy

  • 3 cups Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 pound of dry macaroni noodles (or similar)
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced green pepper
• 1 can of crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• 3-4 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ teaspoon dry basil
• salt & pepper to taste
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• ¼ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Cook noodles for ¾ of time according to package. (My noodles said 9 minutes so I cooked them for 6). Drain and rinse under cold water.
• Meanwhile, brown beef, garlic & onion in a frying pan. Drain.
• Combine green peppers, beef, noodles, tomatoes, tomato sauce & paste, basil, salt & pepper, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley. Pour into a 9x13 casserole dish.
• Combine remaining cheeses & 1 tablespoon of parsley. Sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is browned!