Welcome back to Cookin’ With Janette! We’re making a Homemade One Pot Beef Bolognese Meat Sauce with Elbow Macaroni — Kosher-Style (No Dairy!). It’s a healthy comfort food that’s easy, flavorful, and packed with hidden veggies — perfect for a quick dinner or buffet dish everyone will enjoy. This dish has a touch of brightness from lemon juice and a light kick from chili flakes to make every bite irresistible. 🔥 🧂 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil (+1 tbsp for baking) 1 diced Roma tomato 3 sun-dried tomatoes, diced ¼ cup chopped cooking onion ¼ cup diced zucchini Green pepper, diced White mushrooms, sliced ¼ cup diced shallot 1 cup tomato sauce 1 cup chicken broth ¼ cup boiled water 1 tsp lemon juice 🍋 2 chili pepper flakes 🌶️ 2 cups elbow macaroni 1 lb lean ground beef 2 tbsp seasoned bread crumbs ½ tsp each: garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, coarse kosher salt, lemon pepper, dried parsley, thyme, basil, oregano, Italian seasoning 1 bay leaf 1 tbsp red wine 🍳 Directions 1️⃣ Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. 2️⃣ Add Roma tomato, sun-dried tomato, onion, zucchini, green pepper, mushrooms, and shallot. Sauté until soft and fragrant. 3️⃣ Stir in ground beef and cook until browned through. 4️⃣ Add tomato sauce, chicken broth, boiled water, and lemon juice. 5️⃣ Sprinkle in all seasonings, chili flakes, and bay leaf. Stir to combine. 6️⃣ Add elbow macaroni and cook until just al dente. 7️⃣ Spray a casserole dish with Pam, drizzle with olive oil, and pour mixture in. 8️⃣ Cover and bake at 350°F for 45–60 minutes, depending on your oven. 9️⃣ For a light golden top, uncover for the last 10 minutes. Cooking Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes Servings: 4–6 💚 Why You’ll Love It ✔️ 100% dairy-free & kosher-style ✔️ Lightly spiced with chili flakes for flavor without heat overload ✔️ A splash of lemon juice for a bright, fresh balance ✔️ Packed with hidden veggies the kids won’t notice ✔️ One pot + one dish = easy cleanup ✔️ Great for weeknight dinners or buffet serving
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