Description
A delicious baked pasta dish that combines classic pizza flavors with macaroni and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni or small shell pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 jar marinara sauce ((24 oz / 680g))
- 1 cup water ((240ml))
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese ((340g))
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese ((100g))
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and boil macaroni until al dente; drain.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat; drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce, seasonings, and water to the meat; simmer briefly.
- Mix pasta with sauce, transfer to a greased 9×13-inch dish, top with cheeses and pepperoni.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden; rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F or microwave with a splash of water.