Macaroni With Beef Sauce

An authentic Italian casserole from "Culinaria Italy".

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  lbs beef, cubed
• 1  medium carrot, chopped
• 2  stalks celery, chopped
• 2  medium onions, sliced
• 3  cloves garlic, chopped
• 2  cups dry white wine
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2  cups beef broth
•  salt and pepper
• 1  lb macaroni, cooked and drained
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 1  bunch fresh basil, chopped

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet, add beef and cook over medium heat until browned.
2. Add carrot, celery, onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
3. Add wine and simmer until reduced by half.
4. Stir in tomato paste and broth, cover and simmer for 1 hour then season with salt and pepper.
5. Preheat oven to 400°F.
6. Grease a baking dish with the butter.
7. Add half the pasta, cover with 1/3 of the sauce, top with half the cheese and sprinkle with half the basil.
8. Repeat the layers and top with the remaining sauce.
9. Bake 15 minutes or until hot.