Cheesy Baked Macaroni Pinoy Style

Ingredients for Cheesy Baked Macaroni Pinoy Style

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 2 cups shredded cheese
• 1 lb ground beef
• 15 oz Filipino-style spaghetti sauce
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• Salt, to taste
• Ground black pepper, to taste
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour

How to cook Cheesy Baked Macaroni Pinoy Style

1. 1.Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
2. 2.Brown beef in a wok; add onion and garlic, then sauté until onion softens. Add bell pepper and cook 1 minute.
3. 3.Add Filipino-style spaghetti sauce and water; stir and cook 12 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. 4.For white sauce, melt butter, cook flour for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in milk and half the cheese until thick.
5. 5.Combine macaroni, meat sauce, and white sauce; transfer to a baking pan and top with remaining cheese.
6. 6.Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, until hot and melted, then serve.