Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups uncooked Fusilli or Macaroni ((see notes))
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 Teaspoons Fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon jalapenos pepper minced (seeded)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 cup finely diced onion
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (see notes 4)
  • 1 
 cup evaporated milk
  • 4 ounce or more mozzarella cheese (grated)
  • 4 ounce or more sharp cheddar cheese
 (grated)
  • Salt (Creole preferably(adjust to taste))
  • 1/2 - 1 
 teaspoon white pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instruction

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Be sure to salt water before cooking.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan, sauté the garlic, thyme, Jalapeno pepper, smoked paprika for about 1 minute in 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Then add onions and continue cooking for about a minute more.
  • Add beef salt and pepper. Cook, stirring until the meat is no longer pink or red.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over the beef mixture and cook for a minute or two.
  • Add in the tomatoes and continue to cook for about 2-3 minutes. Throw in pasta and milk. Cook for another 1 or two until the ingredients have been fully incorporated. Adjust seasonings salt pepper
  • Stir in more than half of the cheese (leave the rest to sprinkle on top)
  • Transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish or 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° F for about 20 -30 minutes or until casserole is heated through. And top is slightly brown.
  • Remove then let it rest for a few minutes and serve when it is still piping hot.