Cheesy Baked Macaroni Recipe – Delicious Pasta

Boil the Pasta:

1. Cook the pasta per the package directions. Then drain the liquid and set it aside.

For the Meat Sauce:

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute until softened. Add the bell peppers and saute for 3 minutes.

2. Stir in the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks and letting the fat render. Cook for about 10 minutes, until lightly browned.

3. Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, and beef broth.

   Note: If beef broth is not available, use 1 cup of water and add 1 beef broth cube.

4. Stir in sugar and Italian seasoning, cover, and let it boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for approximately an hour, or until the sauce has thickened.

5. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Adjust it accordingly. Once cooked, set it aside.

For the Cheese Sauce:

1. In a sauce pan over medium-low heat, add the butter and let it melt.

2. Add the all-purpose flour. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes.

3. Pour in the milk. While heating the milk, continuously whisk the mixture until the flour is completely dissolved.

4. Add the quick-melt cheese. Continue to stir until the cheese is completely melted and well combined with the mixture. Turn the heat off.

To Assemble:

1. Grease the bottom and sides of the baking dish with butter or oil (size of your choice) and set aside.

2. Combine macaroni and meat sauce in a large mixing bowl, and add shredded cheddar cheese.

3. Gently toss it all together until everything is well combined.

4. Place the macaroni mixture on a baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese sauce. Make sure the sauce covers the entire surface. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

6. Remove from the oven, set aside to cool, and serve.
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