Retro One Pot Macaroni Supper

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (canned or fresh)
• 1 lb macaroni (catelli smart preferred!)
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes in tomato puree
• 2 3/4 cups tomato sauce or 2 3/4 cups strained tomatoes
• 2 cups low-fat milk
• 1 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, small cubes

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a large pot or dutch oven set over medium heat. add the beef; cook for 5 minutes or until browned.
• 2 stir in the oregano, basil, salt, onion and mushrooms (if using). cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until onion and mushrooms are tender.
• 3 stir in the dry macaroni, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and milk. bring to a boil. reduce the heat to medium low and cover. cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
• 4 stir in the cheese until just melted. serve immediately.