Beef & Macaroni Casserole
A cozy classic that combines seasoned ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese for a heartwarming meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 12 oz elbow macaroni, cooked
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Mix in 2 cups of marinara sauce and heat through for about 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked elbow macaroni with the beef and sauce mixture in a large bowl.
- Spread half the beef and macaroni mixture in a greased casserole dish and layer with mozzarella cheese.
- Top with the remaining beef and macaroni, finishing with the rest of the cheese.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp of Italian seasoning over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables or different types of cheese for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: casserole, beef, macaroni, comfort food, family meal