Cheesy Baked Beef & Turkey Macaroni Delight

Ingredients

- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground turkey
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pasta
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil with a pinch of salt.
- Add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, approximately PT8M (8 minutes). Drain and set aside.

2. Cook the Meats
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and ground turkey to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until the meats are browned and cooked through, about PT10M (10 minutes). Drain any excess fat.

3. Combine and Simmer
- Add the marinara sauce to the skillet with the cooked meats.
- Stir well and let the sauce simmer for about PT5M (5 minutes).

4. Assemble the Dish
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and the meat-sauce mixture.
- Mix thoroughly to ensure the macaroni is well-coated with the sauce.

5. Bake
- Transfer the macaroni and meat mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, approximately PT25M (25 minutes).

6. Serve
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious, cheesy baked macaroni dish!

Total Time

PT1H
1 hour

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Baked macaroni, Ground beef recipe, Ground turkey dish, Easy dinner recipe, Cheesy pasta bake, Family dinner, Comfort food, Oven-baked pasta, Simple weeknight meal, Italian-inspired recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,400 calories (approximately 600 calories per serving)

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