MACARONI AND GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE RECIPES

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce; heat through., Drain macaroni; transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the egg, soup, milk, butter and parsley; pour over macaroni. Spoon beef mixture over top; sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Heat a large pot of water to boil for pasta, salt water, add pasta and cook 5 minutes
• Cold shock and drain pasta
• Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat with oil, 2 turns of the pan, add onion, celery and green pepper, season with salt and pepper, soften a few minutes, add garlic and stir a minute more
• Add beef and crumble, let the meat lose its pink color, then add Worcestershire, oregano and parsley or basil
• Add tomatoes and simmer
• Adjust seasoning for salt and pepper
• Switch broiler on with rack at center oven
• In a sauce pot or second skillet, melt butter over medium to medium-high heat, whisk in flour to combine, whisk in milk, season with cayenne, nutmeg and salt, and thicken to coat spoon
• Stir in cheddar cheese to melt, remove from heat
• Fill casserole with macaroni mixed with meat and sauce, top the casserole evenly with cheese sauce, help it settle evenly with spoon or spatula, then top with Parmesan
• Brown casserole to golden, 3-4 minutes, serve