Baked Macaroni with Meat Sauce

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook the 12 oz macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Season with 1 tsp salt.

Step 4

Stir in 24 oz tomato sauce and 1 tsp dried oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

Step 5

Combine the cooked macaroni with the meat sauce in a large bowl. Stir well to coat every piece.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.

Step 7

Bake for 20 minutes, until bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.