Italian Beef Pasta Bake
This recipe is out of a super food ideas magazine, which they sell at the supermarket here in oz. I have modified the recipe to suit my family and it is quick and easy but tastes great.
Steps
Cook macaroni according to directions.
Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.
Spray a frypan lightly with cooking oil spray and cook the onion and garlic until soft.
Add mince beef and cook until well browned.
Add the can of tomatoes , tomato paste , brown sugar , paprika , herbs , salt and pepper to taste.
Add cooked macaroni to sauce and stir through.
You can adjust the amount of pasta according to how you like it.
Pour into greased casserole dish and top with grated cheese and bake in the oven for about 15 mins until the cheese is melted.
Ingredients
95% lean ground beef, macaroni noodles, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, brown sugar, sweet paprika, dried basil, dried oregano, salt and pepper, low-fat cheddar cheese