Baked Macaroni with Meat Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 oz macaroni
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion
• 24 oz tomato sauce
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook the 12 oz macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Season with 1 tsp salt.

4. 4

   Stir in 24 oz tomato sauce and 1 tsp dried oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

5. 5

   Combine the cooked macaroni with the meat sauce in a large bowl. Stir well to coat every piece.

6. 6

   Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.

7. 7

   Bake for 20 minutes, until bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tools you’ll need

• Large pot
• Large skillet
• 9x13-inch baking dish
• Colander
• Wooden spoon

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