Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2/3 cup chopped onion
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup dry elbow macaroni pasta
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 jar diced canned tomatoes
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Preparation:
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bring a pot of water to a boil for the elbow macaroni. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent. Season with ground black pepper and add minced garlic in the last minute. Drain any excess grease. Boil the macaroni until just before al dente, then drain and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar, dried basil, and dried parsley to the beef mixture. Stir well to combine. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and mix until melted. Fold in the cooked macaroni until fully incorporated. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish lightly sprayed with oil. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for 30 minutes. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving with buttered bread and a fresh salad for a complete meal.
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