Hi, That's the great thing about this recipe, it is definitely not mushy. I tried a recipe like that before and was soo disappointed too. So I know exactly what you're talking about. Hope it works for you just like it did for our family! My husband loves it, and he's a picky Midwestern eater. Blessings, Carolyn On 2/23/14, Heather Lynn <copperlee73@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > 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 PM > Subject: [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 full >> of flavor. We just know you'll fall in love with our American Goulash >> after just >> one 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 onion >> 6 to 8 minutes, or until no pink remains in the beef, stirring frequently. >> >> Drain >> off 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. >> Notes >> American Goulash is a perfect dish to make ahead and freeze. You can even >> >> freeze >> it in individual portions so the kids can microwave a dish after >> school or anytime >> they need a quick meal. >> OOH ITS SO GOOD! >> > > >