Layered Macaroni Casserole Recipe

If you're looking for a comforting and hearty dish to satisfy your hunger, then look no further than this delicious Layered Macaroni Casserole recipe. This dish is packed full of flavor and loaded with cheesy goodness, making it the perfect meal for any occasion.

Layered Macaroni Casserole is a classic and timeless dish that has been a favorite in many households for generations. With layers of creamy cheese sauce, tender macaroni noodles, and savory ground beef, this casserole is sure...

1 pound lean ground beef
½ 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
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon pepper
8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
1 ½ cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine, melted

Information

Prep Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

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.

How to Make Layered Macaroni Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients

Information

Nutrition

0 cal.

Categories