Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 pounds ground beef
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1 large onion, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 large bay leaves
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2 tablespoons paprika
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
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1 quart chicken broth
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1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
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1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 cup water
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 cups elbow macaroni
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¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
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1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese (Optional)
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook and stir until liquid is evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, bay leaves, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors come together, about 3 minutes. Pour in broth, marinara sauce, and diced tomatoes. Pour water into the sauce jar, swirl, and pour into the pot. Stir in soy sauce; bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until flavors intensify, about 30 minutes.
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Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a rapid simmer. Stir in macaroni; cook, stirring occasionally, until just barely tender, about 12 minutes. Check for doneness after 10 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and discard bay leaves. Stir in Cheddar and parsley. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Taste and season as desired.
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Chef's Notes
Make your own Italian herb mix with a blend of oregano, thyme, rosemary, sage, parsley, and basil.
Feel free to use water instead of chicken broth. You can also add beans to turn this into an excellent pasta fazool.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
336 | Calories |
17g | Fat |
25g | Carbs |
19g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 336 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
Cholesterol 58mg | 19% |
Sodium 1169mg | 51% |
Total Carbohydrate 25g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 19g | 38% |
Vitamin C 8mg | 8% |
Calcium 115mg | 9% |
Iron 4mg | 21% |
Potassium 452mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.