Cheesy Creamy Baked Macaroni

Chef #1365209's Note:

This is my one of my versions of the classic filipino style baked macaroni with an american twist. Its very cheesy and very creamy! Please note that the OZ. measurements might be incorrect so try to eyeball the measurements. Thanks!

• Total Time: 2 hrs
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6-8

Yield: 1.0 pan

• 1 (11 ounce) package small shell pasta

Red sauce

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 -5 garlic cloves
• ½ large onion
• 1 lb ground beef
• salt & pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt (optional)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• ½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
• 3 -4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 chicken bouillon cube , powdered
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle ragu pasta sauce
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle ketchup (Jufran)
• ¾ cup cheese , shredded (magnolia or velveeta cheese)

White sauce

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1 (8 ounce) can table cream
• 1 ¼-1 ½ cups chicken broth (depending how thick you want it to be)
• 1 (8 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup

Topping

• 1 cup cheese , shredded (magnolia or velveeta)

Directions:

1. Red sauce:.
2. Melt butter in pan. Sauté onions and garlic. Add beef, salt, pepper, garlic salt, garlic powder, onion powder, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Once the beef is done, add the Ragu, Jufran and simmer until it bubbles. Add the boullion cube and sugar. Simmer for about 10 minutes Then add the shredded cheese. Allow it to melt and simmer for an additional 10 minutes Adjust to taste.
3. White sauce:.
4. Melt butter in pan; add flour while stirring constantly to remove the lumps. Once it has been well mixed, add the all purpose cream and chicken broth. Increase heat and stir constantly until the mixture has thickened. Add the cream of mushroom soup and mix well. Add more chicken broth to thin out sauce or add more flour to thicken.
5. Assembly: Preheat oven to 325°F Mix the red sauce with the cooked macaroni and put it onto the baking dish. Layer it with the white sauce and top with the shredded cheese. Bake until the top has lightly browned.