STEAKHOUSE MAC N' CHEESE BAKE

Steakhouse Mac N' Cheese Bake image

Provided by TheBlueJeanChef

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 lb lean beef, ground
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried onion, minced
2 bay leaves, large 3 if small
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper, fresh
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup ketchup
4 tablespoons steak sauce or 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Pepper
2 teaspoons raw sugar
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, Shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese, Shredded
2 cups elbow macaroni, measured dry, cooked al dente

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350.
Brown beef over medium heat until juices are evaporated.
Add next eight ingredients, combine.
Simmer over low heat for 30 minute, remove bay leaves
In a 13 x 9 dish layer ingredients as follows: thin layer of sauce, 1/2 of pasta, 1/2 of sauce, 1/2 of cheese, remaining pasta, sauce, top with cheese.
Spray a 15 inch piece of foil with non-stick spray and cover the dish.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minute
Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
Cut and serve!
Enjoy!