Cheeseburger Pasta Bake (Printable Version)

A rich blend of browned beef, melted cheddar, and elbow macaroni baked to golden perfection.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Meat and Fat

01 - 6 slices thick-cut bacon (optional)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (use only if bacon omitted)
03 - 450 grams lean ground beef

→ Vegetables and Aromatics

04 - 1 small onion, chopped, plus additional for garnish if desired
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

→ Seasonings and Sauces

07 - 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
08 - 2 teaspoons ground dry mustard
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

→ Pasta and Dairy

11 - 700 grams jar Prego® Hidden with Super Veggies – Flavored with Meat
12 - 270 grams dried elbow macaroni pasta
13 - 475 milliliters water
14 - 225 grams shredded cheddar cheese

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C.
02 - In an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then crumble. Reserve about one tablespoon of rendered fat in the pan, discarding the rest.
03 - If not using bacon, heat olive oil in the oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
04 - Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, for 4-5 minutes until fully browned and no longer pink.
05 - Stir in Worcestershire sauce, ground dry mustard, salt, and black pepper. Add the Prego® Hidden with Super Veggies sauce and mix thoroughly.
06 - Incorporate dried elbow macaroni and 475 milliliters of water into the mixture. Stir well to combine and bring to a boil, then promptly remove from heat.
07 - Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
08 - Remove skillet from oven, uncover, and stir the contents. Evenly top with shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon if using.
09 - Return the skillet to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10 - Serve garnished with additional chopped onions and parsley if desired.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use an oven-safe skillet to eliminate the need to transfer the dish before baking.

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