One pan curly-roni and meat sauce

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsGround beef
1cupOnion, , chopped
1Clove Garlic, , finely minced
1teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPepper
1tablespoonParsley flakes
¼teaspoonSweet basil flakes
1tablespoonChili powder, (opt.)
2cans(8-oz) Tomato sauce, (or 1 15-oz. can)
2tablespoonsGrated parmesan cheese
1pack(8-oz) American Beauty Curly-Roni

Directions

Cook beef, onion, and garlic in a large fry pan until meat is lightly browned and onion is soft. Add remaining ingredients except cheese and Curly-Roni. Add 3 cups of water, bring to boil, add uncooked Curly-Roni.

Stir, return to boil, cover and cook over medium heat 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Add grated cheese, stir well, cover, turn off heat and let stay on burner 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reheat if necessary. Makes 6 cups.

NOTES : I cooked this in an electric skillet with a lid, and used about ⅕ of a 2-pound Kraft American cheese stick, grated and sprinkled on top, and then sprinkled on the Parmesan cheese. This dish is very good. I used to take it to camping pot-luck dinners and everyone liked it.

Recipe by: From back of Curly-Roni Package Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #525 by Carolyn <c4@...> on Mar 19, 1997