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Hamburger Hotdish 01

This Hamburger Hotdish 01 recipe uses Olive Oil, Lean Ground Beef, Onions, Garlic, and Tomatoes Undrained. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp
• 12 oz
• 1 1/2 cup
• 1 tbsp
• 28 oz
• 1/2 tsp
• 2 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1 1/2 cup
• 3 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and saute 5 to 6 minutes until just starting to brown.

2. 2

   Remove to a small bowl.

3. 3

   Add beef, onions, and garlic to skillet.

4. 4

   Cook, stirring to break up beef, until browned.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes, seasoning, and salt.

6. 6

   Bring to a simmer and cook about 6 minutes for flavors to blend.

7. 7

   Meanwhile whisk together milk and flour in a 2-quart saucepan until smooth.

8. 8

   Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking often.

9. 9

   Boil 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.

10. 10

    Remove from heat, add Cheddar cheese and whisk until melted.

11. 11

    Mix meat sauce and ziti in baking dish, stir in cheese sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.

12. 12

    {No need to boil the pasta; it absorbs liquid during chilling and becomes tender.} Heat oven to 350 degrees.

13. 13

    Bake, covered, 1 1/4 hours.

14. 14

    Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer until bubbly and lightly browned.