Lisa's Southern Kitchen

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Ground Beef

• 4 cups Macaroni Pasta

• 1 Onion, finely diced

• 1 Red Bell Pepper, finely diced

• 2 Garlic Cloves, minced

• 1 tsp. Dried Basil

• 1/2 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

• Salt and Black Pepper to taste

• 2 tsp. Granulated Sugar

• 2 tbsp. Tomato Paste

• 1 2/4 cup Marinara Sauce

• 2 cups Beef Broth

• 1 1/4 cup Milk

• 2 2/4 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions:

1. In a pot of boiling water cook the pasta until tender and drained.
2. In a skillet over med high heat cook the ground beef until browned and drained off greased.
3. In the same skillet add in onions and bell pepper, garlic cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add in tomato paste, red pepper flakes, dried Basil, sugar and stir well until combined.
5. Add in milk, beef broth and marinara sauce, stir well until combined.
6. Add in cooked pasta, cooked beef bring to boil, stirring occasionally about 12 minutes until thickened.
7. Add in cheese, stir well until combined and cheese is melted. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve warm.