Beef and Pasta Bake

We've been making this beef and pasta bake for years. It's a great make-ahead meal. Just pop in the oven when you need to make dinner.

Ingredients:

1 lb. Ground beef

1 jar spaghetti sauce

1 cup shredded mozzarella (divided)

5 cups hot cooked medium tube-shaped (elboroni) macaroni (3 cups dry)

Directions:

1. Brown beef, remove fat.  
2. Stir in sauce and 1/2 cup cheese and cooked macaroni.  
3. Pour into 2-quart casserole dish.  Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.  
4. Bake @ 400o ~ 25 minutes or until hot and bubbling.

Notes:

• Serves 8 or so.
• Approximately 400 Calories/serving.  Varies based on types of ingredients.
• Can make vegan by using vegan crumbles and vegan mozzarella-like cheese. (Pictured right with no cheese.)