Hungry Man's Mac and Tomatoes
NOTE: This recipe has not been checked or tested by The Canadian Living Test Kitchen.
This recipe makes 6 servings
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cook time : 30 minutes
- Total time : PT50M
- Portion size: 4-6
Everyone's Favourite with something extra!
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb 1/2lbbacon
- 1 lb 1lbground beef
- 1 1small onion
- 1 1bell pepper
- 1 can (10 oz) 1can (10 oz)mushroommushrooms, (pieces and stems)
- 3 cups 3cupselbow macaroni
- 2 cups 2cupsaged White Cheddar cheese
- 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) 1can (28 oz/796 mL)crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp 1/2tspthyme
- 1 tsp 1tspbasil
- 1 tsp 1tsporegano
- 1/2 tsp 1/2tspcumin
- 1 tsp 1tspparsley
- 1 tsp 1tspgarlic powder
- 1 tsp 1tspsalt
Preparation
*Cook 3 cups of Elbow Macaroni following the directions on the box. *Dice the bacon and then scramble fry it until crisp. Drain and transfer to papertowel. *Scramble fry the hamburger until cooked through and then strain it. *Dice the Onion and Bell Pepper. *Saute the Bell Pepper, Onion and Can of Mushrooms until soft. Add Thyme,Basil,Oregano,Cumin,Parsley,Garlic and Salt. *Return the Bacon and Hamburger to the pan. *Add the can of Crushed Tomatoes and Stir to Combine. *Heat the entire mixture over medium heat. *Combine the Cooked Macaroni and heated mixture in a greased 4 Quart casserole dish. Top with 2 cups of grated White Cheddar Cheese. *Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1/2 an hour or until mixture is bubbling and heated through.
Source : Laura opden Dries


