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From: MSN NicknameCountryGramma  (Original Message)Sent: 11/3/2008 2:56 PM
Beef, Cheese and Noodle Bake
 
lower fat
 
1 8-oz. pkg. small elbow macaroni
cooking spray
1 C.chopped onion
1 C.shredded carrot
2 tsp. bottled minced garlic
1 lb. lean ground sirloin
1 C. tomato sauce
1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 C. fat-free milk
2 tsp. all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 1/2 C. 2% reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
Lightly coat pasta with cooking spray.

Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
Add onion and carrot, and sauté 4 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute.
Add ground sirloin; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble.
Add tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Cook for 2 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates.

Add pasta to beef mixture in pan, stirring to combine.
Spoon pasta mixture into an 11x7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.

Place milk, flour, nutmeg, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan; stir with a whisk until blended. Cook over medium heat 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add 1 cup cheese, stirring until smooth.
Pour cheese mixture over pasta mixture; stir.
Top evenly with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

 
 


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