Macaroni Gratin is my family’s all time favorite, feel-good dinner. This meat sauce pasta, topped with loads of melted cheese, promises to put a smile on everyone’s face, when grandma comes over for her weekly, winter dinner with us.
The perfect mix of Italian seasoning with just the right amount of cayenne pepper brings that home cooked dish that we love, to life. With the extra large portion size, I am always lucky to have enough to go around, when that surprise guest rings the doorbell.
To make Macaroni Gratin, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the ovens broiler to 375℉ and set the rack at about 6 inches from the heat source.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet until a medium-high heat temperature is reached.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until crumbly and no longer pink.
Stir in the onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper and salt and continue cooking for another 5 mins until the onion is soft and translucent.
Using a spoon, drain the excess grease from the skillet.
Add the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes to the cooked and seasoned beef and bring to a simmer
Bring the heat down to a medium-low temperature, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Bright a large pot of lightly salted water to a high temperature until boiling
Add the macaroni elbows and cook for 8-10 mins or until al dente. Once cooked, drain the water from the cooked macaroni elbows.
Stir the cooked macaroni into the ground beef sauce until combined and then spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Sprinkle with cheddar and Parmesan cheeses.
Broil Macaroni Gratin for about 5 mins in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden
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So yummy, truly!
Superb comfort food!
Superb dish! My family adores this gratin. It's now a must-have at our weekly dinners. Grandma loves it too, especially with the cheesy topping!
Our family loves the Macaroni Gratin. It reminds me of winter evenings when grandma would come by for dinner. The cheese melts perfectly and the flavors are just great. I always make extra for those surprise visits.
Super! J'ai fait ce gratin de macaroni pour ma grand-mère et elle l'a adoré. C'est simple et délicieux. L'ajout de fromage fondu a fait toute la différence. C'était un moment spécial lorsque nous avons partagé ce repas ensemble. Merci pour cette recette géniale.
This gratin is super easy! My kids love it, even my picky eater!
This Macaroni Gratin rocked my week! Grandma loved it, and we had leftovers for days, so good!
Delicious!! Love this recipe! It's so simple to make and always a hit at family dinners. My kids beg for seconds, and even grandma can't resist. Perfect for chilly nights!
Wow, this Macaroni Gratin is incredible. It brought back memories of my childhood dinners with grandma. It's so simples to make, and the flavors are spot on. The melted cheese on top makes it extra delicious. Totally a new favorite for my weeknight meals.
Simply delicious mac!
Hice el gratin de macarrones para la cena de mamá y le encantó. El queso derretido y las especias italianas son la mezcla perfecta. La próxima vez, invito a las amigas también. Fue todo un éxito en casa.
Sooooo yummy! This Macaroni Gratin is my family's fave! We had it last week when grandma visited, and everyone was super happy. The cheese was melty and the flavor was perfect! I can't get enough of this dish! It makes our dinners feel so special! I'm so excited to make it again soon!
Superb
I made this Macaroni Gratin for my wife and kids when grandma visited. The kids loved the cheese and my wife said it's the best comfort food. We all enjoyed it together, and the flavors remind me of my childhood meals!
The Easy Macaroni Gratin is just fantastic! I made it for a cozy winter evening and my friends loved it. The cheese was melty and the spices perfect. It reminded me of home every bite!
