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[quote=Anonymous]One of our regular go to meals is Mac & Beef.

1 lb gr beef
1 lb box of favorite macaroni (we usually use medium shells)
1 28 oz can of diced or petite diced tomatoes
1 28 oz can of tomato sauce
1 6 oz can of tomato paste
minced garlic (you can buy in a jar already minced)
minced onion
spices (I usually use basil, oregano, salt and pepper)
olive oil
Shredded parmesan or romano cheese (optional)

Cook pasta al dente or a little more, do not go past the halfway point of the box instructions
Heat oil, saute onions until translucent.  Add garlic for 30-60 seconds.  Add ground beef.  Brown.
Make a well in the middle, add tomato paste and caramelize (1-2 min)
Add diced tomatoes and spices.
Cook for about 5 minutes to cook the tomatoes.
Add tomato sauce.
Cook for about 5-10 min.
Add cheese.

It freezes well, but when you freeze it, the pasta will absorb a lot of the sauce.  When you thaw, and reheat, add a 6-14.5 oz of tomato sauce (either one small can or one medium can) to the meal and then reheat either on the stove or in the microwave.

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