Ingredients
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1 lb lean ground beef
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5 -6 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 onion, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni or 8 ounces bow tie pasta
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8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup parmesan cheese
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Cook noodles until al dente, 8-10 minutes, and drain.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook ground beef with garlic, oregano, basil, onion, green pepper, and salt and pepper until beef is browned, cooked through, and veggies are tender.
- Drain any fat.
- Add tomatoes and tomato sauce to beef mixture, then simmer 5-10 minutes.
- Mix beef mixture with cooked macaroni and place in a 9x13-inch casserole dish or lasagna pan.
- Top casserole with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Bake at 350F for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.