Recipe for a Ground Beef and Spaghetti Sauce Mac and Cheese
Layered Macaroni and Cheese Dish
Want to jazz up your mac and cheese? This easy-to-make recipe will surely hit the spot! With its unique blend of flavors, it's a fun twist on a classic dish that's sure to please.
Yield:
4 servings
Difficulty:
Easy
Time:
Total: 40 minutes; Active: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- Kraft macaroni & cheese components (milk, spaghetti sauce, and cheese)
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook macaroni according to the package directions, then drain and rinse with cool water.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain off any excess fat.
- Mix in the Kraft spaghetti sauce and warm it through.
- Arrange the cooked macaroni in a oven-safe dish.
- Layer the ground beef and spaghetti sauce mixture over the macaroni.
- Dust the whole dish with more Kraft shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- If desired, sprinkle the dish with extra grated parmesan cheese before serving.
Note: If the dish appears dry, you can add a bit more milk before baking.
Enrichment Data
For a more robust flavor, consider adding finely chopped onions and minced garlic to the ground beef while cooking. Also, selecting higher-quality cheese and adding some dried oregano can elevate this dish even further. Experiment with your favorite ingredients to create your perfect mac and cheese.
- For a nutritional boost, you can add finely chopped onions and minced garlic to the ground beef while cooking, which will enrich the flavors in the macaroni and cheese.
- If you'd like a cheesier version, consider layering the cooked macaroni with an additional 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese before baking.
- For an even more robust flavor, consider adding some dried oregano to the Kraft spaghetti sauce, enhancing the unique blend of flavors in this Ground Beef and Spaghetti Sauce Mac and Cheese recipe.
