MACARONI GRATINEE

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Need to feed an army? Try this easy macaroni and home-made sauce. It's guaranteed to please young and old.

Provided by Julie Couture

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 ⅓ (16 ounce) packages elbow macaroni
1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and stir in the ground beef until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, and salt; continue cooking until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes more. Drain off the excess grease, and add the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Stir the cooked macaroni into the meat sauce until combined, then spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Broil in preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 143.8 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 47.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 755.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Amsira tareena
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This was the best macaroni gratinee I've ever had! I will definitely be making this again and again.


lakisura kavisara
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again.


Moheed zafar
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This macaroni gratinee was a bit dry. I think I would add some more milk next time.


Dorji Wangchuk
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The macaroni was a bit overcooked, but the cheese sauce was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would cook the macaroni for a shorter amount of time.


Folole Puepuemai
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I would use less cheese next time.


Hiba Ahmed
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This macaroni gratinee was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more salt and pepper next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


Donovan DJ WHITE DIAMOND
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This recipe is a keeper! The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. The breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


nagi Sharks
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The Gruyère cheese and breadcrumb topping were amazing. I would definitely make this again.


Jaida H
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I used a sharp cheddar cheese and it gave the macaroni and cheese a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


soneha aktar
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Laymar hail
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This macaroni gratinee was a hit with my family! The creamy cheese sauce and crispy breadcrumb topping were perfect together. I will definitely be making this again.