Week Night Hamburger Casserole

Forget the box stuff when scratch made is healthier and tastes so much better.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 Casserole

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
•  one 8 ounce box elbow macaroni
• 1 1⁄2 cups cheddar cheese
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped celery
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped bell pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 2  minced garlic cloves
• 1  tablespoon oregano
• 1  teaspoon  coriander
• 1  teaspoon basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2  tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Prepare elbow macaroni according to box instructions. Drain.
2. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Heat oil in nonstick skillet on medium heat. Cook celery, onions, garlic, and peppers until translucent. Add ground beef, and cook until brown. Drain excess fat. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, and spices. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add macaroni and stir in one cup of cheddar cheese. Pour mixture into lightly greased 9 by 11 inch pan. Top with remaining cheese. Bake for 15 minutes.