Forks and Corks: Cheese and Pasta in a Pot

Society | July 21, 2006, Friday // 00:00

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (12 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, undrained
2 cups sour cream
1 pound Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown and crumbled. Drain, excess fat, and set aside.

Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic, and cook for 30 seconds. Add cooked beef, tomatoes, spaghetti sauce and mushrooms; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.

In a 9x13 inch casserole dish, layer 1/2 of the pasta, 1/2 of the meat sauce, 1/2 of the sour cream and 1/2 of the shredded cheese. Repeat layers.

Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

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