Ingredients
- 2 onions chopped
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jar tomato based pasta sauce approx. 26 oz.
- 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cups water
- 1 green bell pepper optional
- salt & black pepper to taste
- 2 cups macaroni noodles uncooked
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Instructions
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Cook ground beef, onion and garlic over medium high heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
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Add pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, seasonings, bay leaves and green pepper. Simmer covered for 15 minutes.
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Add in the in the macaroni and continue to simmer, covered, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender (about 20 minutes).
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Remove & discard bay leaves. Top with cheese and replace the lid. Let sit about 5 minutes or until melted.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 361
Carbohydrates: 31g
Protein: 33g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 85mg
Sodium: 486mg
Potassium: 947mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 7g
Vitamin A: 650IU
Vitamin C: 28.5mg
Calcium: 179mg
Iron: 5.1mg