Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Cook the Macaroni:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and set aside.
2. Cook the Beef:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the marinara sauce and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
3. Prepare the Cheese Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the heavy cream, continuing to whisk until the mixture thickens and is smooth.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
4. Assemble the Casserole:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce, mixing well to coat the pasta evenly.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spread half of the macaroni and cheese mixture.
- Top with the beef and marinara sauce mixture.
- Spread the remaining macaroni and cheese mixture over the beef layer.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
5. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the top is lightly golden.
6. Garnish and Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Enjoy your delicious Cheesy Beef and Macaroni Casserole!
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