Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until just al dente (about 7 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 6 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Remove from the heat and mix in the sour cream. Add the cooked macaroni and half of the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring to combine.
- Transfer the mixture into the greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Smooth out the top, then sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped bell pepper during the onion step.
You can substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for beef.
Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh touch.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated.
