5Add 2 tablespoons of paprika, 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
6Add 2 bay leaves.
7Stir and cook for a couple of minutes.
8Add 1 quart of chicken broth.
9Add 1 24-ounce jar of marinara sauce, 1 can of diced tomatoes, and 1 cup of water.
10Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.
11Stir and bring to a low simmer for 30 minutes.
12Clean up your workspace.
13Give it another good stir.
14Add 2 cups of large elbow macaroni noodles.
15Stir and bring to a rapid boil and cook for 10-12 minutes.
16Take off the heat, remove bay leaves and add 1 cup of freshly shredded white cheddar cheese and a handful of fresh dried parsley.
17Stir in the cheese and parsley. Put the lid on for 5 minutes.
18Take the lid off and serve.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
1 onion
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
1 quart chicken broth
24 ounces marinara sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cups elbow macaroni noodles
1 cup white cheddar cheese
1 handful fresh dried parsley
Equipment
large potcountertop burnerwooden spoonmeasuring spoonsmeasuring cup