This sounds great and easy. Since you have made this, I just wondered if the pasta is mushy? I have tried baking pasta uncooked before and it came out very unpleasantly mushy. I am willing to give this a try! Thanks for posting this. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carolyn Ranker" <carolynranker@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "blindcooks" <blindcooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 9:23 PMSubject: [blindcooks] American Goulash--Made This Today Very Good Recipe and Variations
Hello, I made the American Goulash found on the http://www.mrfood.com site. 8 ounces of elbow macaronis equals 1 3/4 cups. I added about a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce when browning the 2 pounds of ground beef. I used Prego spaghetti sauce because that is what my husband, Dennis loves, but others are out there and I'd probably use something a bit more spicy. I did add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. We'll make this again. Very easy! There's no wrong way to make a goulash -- and this version is super easy and fullof flavor. We just know you'll fall in love with our American Goulash after justone bite! Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 50 min What You'll Need: 1 1/2 to 2 pounds ground beef 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 (28-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni 1/2 cup water 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese Pasta Portion Control Basket Amazon.com $11.71 Powered by Swoop What To Do: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2-1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. 2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat , brown ground beef, bell pepper, and onion6 to 8 minutes, or until no pink remains in the beef, stirring frequently. Drainoff excess liquid. Add remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well. Place in prepared casserole dish. 3. Cover and bake 25 minutes. Remove from oven, stir, and top with cheese. Return to oven and bake, uncovered, 15 to 20 additional minutes, or until thoroughly heated and the cheese has melted. NotesAmerican Goulash is a perfect dish to make ahead and freeze. You can even freezeit in individual portions so the kids can microwave a dish after school or anytime they need a quick meal. OOH ITS SO GOOD!
