Homemade Cheesy Beef-a-roni with Barilla!

Homemade Cheesy Beef-a-roni with Barilla! #ShareTheTable

Yield: 8 ServingsAuthor: Kelly MillerPrint Recipe

HOMEMADE CHEESY BEEF-A-RONI

A macaroni casserole with beef, tomato sauce, cheese, and seasonings.

PREP TIME: 20 MINSCOOK TIME: 20 MINSTOTAL TIME: 40 MINS

INGREDIENTS:

• 16 oz box elbow macaroni
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cook macaroni in boiling water until done, about 6 minutes, drain. While pasta is cooking, brown ground beef in a large skillet, drain.
2. Add beef back to the skillet and add in tomato sauce, onion, basil, thyme, oregano, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes on medium-low heat. Taste sauce and add additional salt if needed. Add cooked macaroni to tomato sauce mixture, turning to coat well.
3. Spread half of macaroni mixture in the bottom of a 4 quart baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup cheddar over, then repeat layers with remaining macaroni and cheddar.
4. Bake in 350 oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through.
5. full recipe: https://www.mostlyhomemademom.com/homemade-cheesy-beef-roni-with-barilla