Description
Woolworth’s Creole Macaroni is the ultimate comfort food that brings a taste of home to your table. This delightful baked pasta dish features savory ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. The rich blend of spices and creamy textures ensures that every bite is satisfying and full of flavor. Whether feeding a crowd or enjoying a quiet night at home, this hearty macaroni casserole is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 10 oz uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- (14.5 oz) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 8 oz tomato paste
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with onion, mushrooms, celery, and bell pepper for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, stewed tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, vegetable stock, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the sauce.
- In a baking dish, mix the beef mixture with the cooked macaroni; pour sauce over it and stir well to combine.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese and bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg