MEATY MACARONI

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This recipe is always fast to make, and the kids certainly enjoy it. I sometimes use my homemade canned spaghetti sauce.-Carolyn Rausch, St. Lucas, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Crumble beef into a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Add onion and green pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring once; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, macaroni, water, salt and pepper. , Cover and microwave on high for 9 minutes, stirring once. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Analyn Tobias
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my macaroni turned out really dry.


Debbie Phillips
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover macaroni.


ifayikemi olamijide
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I would definitely make this recipe again.


Aitbar Gul
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This recipe was easy to follow and the macaroni turned out great!


Amahle Mehali
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The macaroni was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


Rana Ranaq
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste.


Little Fitzy22
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


Radhika Neupane
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This recipe was easy to follow and the macaroni turned out great! The flavor of the sauce was amazing. My whole family loved it!


Rafi Sikder
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The sauce is so flavorful and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I also like that this recipe is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and proteins to it, a


Damian Herrera
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked to perfection. I also liked the addition of the vegetables, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe a


Raheem Raza
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and hearty. I especially liked the addition of the ground beef, which gave the dish a nice boost of protein. Overall, this is a great recipe for a qui