Pasta Junk

Submitted by Chef Bates

"My sister started making this a few years ago, I loved it and made it my own. It's fast and easy to make, and everyone always loves it."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 (200 g) boxes kraft dinner extra creamy macaroni and cheese mix
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste (garlic)
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup red pepper, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup zucchini, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup celery, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup mushroom, sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated (or marble...etc)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In 1 pan brown ground beef with onions and garlic.
3. Add in all vegetables you wish to use.
4. Cook for about 15 minutes, till vegetables become tender.
5. While beef & vegetables are cooking start making both boxes of kraft dinner in a large pot.
6. Once the noddles are cooked according to time set on package, drain and set aside in pot.
7. Add beef & vegetable mixture to the noddles.
8. Add in both the can of diced tomatoes and tomato paste.
9. Add in both packages of powdered cheese.
10. Add in 2 tbs of butter; mix well.
11. Pour into large oven friendly dish.
12. Top with cup of cheese.
13. Bake for 30 minutes.