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Italian macaroni and cheese

Italian macaroni and cheese
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Ingredients/Components

  • ground beef - 1/2 lb
  • can tomatoes, drained - 1 oz
  • tomato paste - 1/3 c
  • dried minced onion - 1 Tbsp
  • sugar - 1 tsp
  • garlic salt - 1/2 tsp
  • oregano - 1/2 tsp
  • dash of pepper - 1 item
  • macaroni
  • cottage cheese - 1 c
  • shredded sharp Cheddar cheese - 1 c
  • grated Parmesan cheese - 2 Tbsp

How to make italian macaroni and cheese:

Cook meat in large, heavy frying pan until it loses red color, but is not brown; drain fat. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, onion and seasonings. Simmer slowly for 30 minutes; stir as needed.

Preheat oven to 325°. Cook macaroni in boiling, salted water following package directions; drain. Combine macaroni and cottage cheese.

Pour a little meat sauce in bottom of 2 1/2-quart casserole dish. Top with half of the macaroni mixture, half of the shredded cheese and half of the remaining sauce. Repeat layers. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and bake for 40 minutes or until well heated. Serves 6.

Recipe categories: Main dish, Casseroles, One Dish meal.

Rating:
Italian macaroni and cheese
3.7
Average rating: 3.7 of 5, total votes: 9
Cook. Time: PT1H
Total Time: PT1H


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