Retro One Pot Macaroni Supper

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 onion
• chopped
• 2 cups mushrooms
• sliced (canned or fresh)
• 1 lb macaroni (Catelli Smart preferred!)
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes in tomato puree
• 2 34 cups tomato sauce or 2 34 cups strained tomatoes
• 2 cups low-fat milk
• 1 12 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese
• small cubes

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven set over medium heat.
2. Add the beef; cook for 5 minutes or until browned.
3. Stir in the oregano, basil, salt, onion and mushrooms (if using).
4. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until onion and mushrooms are tender.
5. Stir in the dry macaroni, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and milk.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat to medium low and cover.
8. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
9. Stir in the cheese until just melted.
10. Serve immediately.