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Beef Cheese And Noodle Bake Recipe

Comfort food at its finest! This cheesy Beef Cheese and Noodle Bake is a hearty and satisfying casserole, perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in. Inspired by a Cooking Light recipe (February 2006), this updated version is packed with flavor and easy to make. Get ready for a creamy, dreamy, and utterly delicious meal!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 303.6 kcal
Protein 46g
Rating 5.0 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Beef Cheese And Noodle Bake

  • 1 pound Small Elbow Macaroni
  • Cooking Spray (for baking dish)
  • 1/2 cup chopped Onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped Carrot
  • 2 cloves minced Garlic
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Sirloin
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar Tomato Sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 cups Nonfat Milk
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground Nutmeg
  • 2 cups (16 ounces) shredded Light Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

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How to Make Beef Cheese And Noodle Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook 1 pound elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  3. Sauté 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped carrot, and 2 cloves minced garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil for about 3 minutes, until softened.
  4. Add 1 pound ground beef and brown, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  5. Stir in 1 (24 ounce) jar of tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Continue to cook for about 2 minutes.
  7. Add the cooked macaroni to the beef mixture.
  8. Spray an 11x7 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  9. Pour the macaroni and beef mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  10. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 2 cups milk, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, for about 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and is smooth.
  11. Stir in 1 cup (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  12. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta mixture in the baking dish and stir gently to combine.
  13. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  14. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
  15. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

20g

Carbs

10g

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