Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 tsp

cooking oil

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 unit

green pepper

chopped

1 clove

garlic

cut in half

1 lb

ground meat

15 oz

wide noodles

2 oz

mushrooms

2.25 oz

ripe olives

sliced

8 oz

tomato sauce

0.5 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

black pepper

0.5 cup

water

2 tsp

chili powder

1 cup

grated cheese

for top

Step 1
~5 min

Cook noodles until partly done.

Step 2
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 3
~5 min

Grease a casserole dish.

Step 4
~5 min

Place partly done noodles in the greased casserole dish.

Step 5
~5 min

Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 6
~5 min

Add chopped onion and green pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened.

Step 7
~5 min

Add ground meat to the skillet and brown.

Step 8
~5 min

Drain any excess grease from the skillet.

Step 9
~5 min

Add garlic, mushrooms, olives, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, chili powder, and water to the skillet.

Step 10
~5 min

Stir to combine all ingredients.

Step 11
~5 min

Pour the meat and vegetable mixture over the noodles in the casserole dish.

Step 12
~5 min

Sprinkle grated cheese over the top.

Step 13
~5 min

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.

Step 14
~5 min

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a layer of ricotta cheese for extra creaminess.

Top with breadcrumbs for added crunch.

Use different types of cheese for a more complex flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with vinaigrette
Garlic bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Spanish-American

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, family meals

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Potluck
Family gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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