Description

A quick and kid-friendly dinner made with macaroni, ground beef, pizza sauce, and mozzarella cheese, baked to perfection. It’s a one-pan meal that is comforting, cheesy, and loved by all.

Ingredients

2 cups elbow macaroni

1 pound ground beef

1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce

1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions, about 8 minutes, until al dente. Drain well.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the ground beef until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, macaroni, pizza sauce, tomato sauce, and sliced mushrooms.
Layer half of the macaroni mixture into a 9×12-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Top with the remaining macaroni mixture and cover with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the casserole is bubbling.
Let the casserole cool for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

To reheat, cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, or microwave individual servings for 1-2 minutes.

Use gluten-free macaroni for a gluten-free option.

For extra flavor, add pepperoni or sausage to the casserole.

This casserole freezes well for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 40mg