Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 lb 90% lean ground beef
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1 tsp onion powder
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1 cup marinara sauce
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2 1/2 cups water
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1 (14 oz) box Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese Dinner
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1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Steps
1
In a medium Dutch oven or pot, heat the oil on medium-high. Add the beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook 5–7 min., until beef has browned, using back of spoon to break up meat.
2
To beef, stir in the onion powder and garlic powder. Add the marinara sauce and water. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Remove cheese sauce packet from the Macaroni & Cheese Dinner box and set aside. Add the pasta to Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook 8–10 min., until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally and adding up to ½ cup water if more is needed.
3
Once pasta is cooked, remove from heat. Stir in cheese sauce from packet. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over top, if desired, and serve.
