Recipe

Layered Macaroni Casserole Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Myszreesey / All my dishes 1 year, 6 months ago "'I concocted this quick-and-easy recipe over 40 years ago as a new bride. It's still one of my favorites,' shares Virginia Cherry of Salinas, California. 'I never wonder what to fix for potluck dinners. This dish is always popular.'" Prep:70m Cook:40m Servings:8	Myszreesey
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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 garlic clove, minced

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/8 teaspoon pepper

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni

2 cups fat-free cottage cheese

1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

TOPPING:

1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine, melted

Directions

In a nonstick skillet, cook ground beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste and seasonings. bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Add cottage cheese.

In a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray, layer 1 cup meat sauce, a third of the macaroni mixture and a third of the cheddar cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat sauce. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 40-45 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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Comments

auntybea 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Love these types of pasta/ground beef recipes! Everyone has their favourite and the kids always love them!

silverqueen 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Oh I love recipes like this this sure to be a winner at my potluck dinners and for us to got my 5 forks. thank you for a great post!!!!!

Have a great day!!!

Silver

momo_55grandma 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Great macaroni dish souns delicous thanks

auntybea 1 year, 6 months ago said:
I'm making this tonight -- I'm sure it will be a hit!

joeboudreau 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Just made this tonite and came out great, this will know be a regular weeknight meal thanks

sparow64 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Oh yeah, this is a great one! thanks for sharing.

ms_stephanie 1 year, 6 months ago said:
I am trying this for dinner tonight. It sounds so good. I will let you know if it is good or not but I know for sure that it is going to be great.

dmajor 1 year, 2 months ago said:
It's got all the making of a great dish! Sounds like the ingredients in my lasagna. What great comfort food! Thanks! Deb(high 5)

moss52 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Hi Reesey!

This sounds so good! Question, do you use store bought bread crumbs or just crumble some bread at home?

Thanks!

myszreesey 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Hey moss
i use both it just depends on how lazy i am lol

fizzle3nat 1 year, 1 month ago said:
This sounds REALLY good! I am printing this one to try soon. Great flavors and it sounds really cheesy delicious. Thanks for sharing! - Natalie

hungrymetalhead 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
This dish is in my oven as we speak. I used 2 cups of macaroni instead of 1, and I substitued cottage cheese for a light ricotta. It smells delicious and I'm really excited to eat this. Thanks for posting!

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