Baked Beef and Marinara Elbow Macaroni Delight

Ingredients

- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by lightly greasing it with a little cooking spray or oil.

2. Cook the Macaroni:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the 2 cups of elbow macaroni. Cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.

3. Brown the Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the 1 pound of ground beef. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the beef is browned and no pink remains, approximately 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

4. Combine Ingredients:
- Reduce the heat to low and add 2 cups of marinara sauce to the skillet with the browned beef. Stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.

5. Mix with Macaroni:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni with the beef and marinara mixture. Stir until the pasta is well-coated with the sauce.

6. Assemble the Casserole:
- Pour the macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly. Top with 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, distributing it evenly over the top.

7. Bake the Dish:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly with a golden crust.

8. Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Baked Beef and Marinara Elbow Macaroni Delight!

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Baked macaroni, Ground beef casserole, Easy dinner recipe, Pasta bake, Comfort food, Marinara pasta, Cheesy casserole, Oven-baked pasta, Family meal, Quick weeknight dinner

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 2200 calories for the entire dish

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