Family Favorite Baked Goulash

Macaroni noodles combined with a veggie and meat tomato sauce, topped with cheese and baked.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  celery ribs, chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (284 ml) can  sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1⁄2 cup chunky salsa
• 1 (680 ml) can tomato sauce
• 1 (284 ml) can stewed tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup  chicken stock (lower sodium)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 450  g macaroni noodles, uncooked
• 1  cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 2  cups cheddar cheese (I use mozza cheddar blend)

Directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet, or soup pot. Brown beef, drain fat. Add onions, celery and garlic, cook until tender, about 5 minutes Add mushrooms, stewed tomatoes, chicken stock and tomato sauce. Add spices, mix well.
2. Simmer uncovered over low heat 30-45 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 350.Boil water, cook pasta as directed on package, drain.
4. Mix sauce with pasta, transfer to 9X13 baking dish, sprinkle with parmesan then mozza cheddar cheese blend. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.