Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic until the beef is cooked through.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cooked macaroni and meat mixture in a large baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in some cooked veggies like bell peppers or spinach.
- Feel free to use different types of cheese for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg