One-Pot Beef Macaroni Casserole (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 2 cups elbow macaroni
03 - 1 28 oz can of whole tomatoes, blended
04 - 1 cup grated mild cheddar cheese
05 - 1 cup mozzarella cheese
06 - 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon minced garlic
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F
02 - Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles
03 - Season beef with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic, stirring well. Adjust seasoning to taste
04 - Stir in blended whole tomatoes and let simmer for a few minutes
05 - Cook macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain
06 - Combine cooked macaroni with beef and tomato mixture in the skillet, mixing evenly
07 - Sprinkle grated cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the casserole
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving

# Cook's Notes:

01 - Can be made with any type of ground meat
02 - Use an oven-safe skillet to make this a one-pot meal
03 - Great for meal prep - keeps well in refrigerator

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