when you can’t decide between mac and cheese and lasagna 🤭 What You’ll Need For the beef sauce * 1 lb ground beef * 1 onion, diced * 2 large carrots, diced * 2 celery stalks, diced * 2 tbsp butter * 4 garlic cloves, minced * Half a jar of marinara sauce * 1 cup chicken broth * 1 tbsp smoked paprika * 1 tbsp garlic powder * 1 tbsp Italian seasoning * Salt and pepper, to taste For the cheesy pasta * 1 box macaroni * 4 tbsp butter * 1 tsp smoked paprika * 1 tsp onion powder * 1 tsp garlic salt * Salt and pepper, to taste * 1 can evaporated milk * 1 cup heavy cream * 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese * 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese For the ricotta layer * 1½ cups ricotta cheese * ¼ cup Parmesan cheese * 1 egg * Salt and pepper, to taste After ricotta layer and to top it off * Shredded mozzarella cheese — measure with your heart 🤭 Directions 1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Cook the macaroni, drain, and set aside. 2. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet. Cook the onion, carrots, and celery until softened, then add the ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in the garlic, seasonings, marinara, and chicken broth. Let it simmer for 15 minutes. 3. Melt the remaining 4 tbsp butter in a large pot. Stir in the seasonings, evaporated milk, and heavy cream. Add the Colby Jack and Gouda, stirring until creamy, then stir in the macaroni. 4. Whisk together the ricotta, Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper. 5. Spoon half the cheesy pasta into a 9x13 dish. Add the beef sauce, then dollop the ricotta mixture over the top and sprinkle with mozzarella. Add the rest of the pasta and finish with more mozzarella. 6. Bake for 30 minutes, until golden and bubbly around the edges. #macandcheese #lasagna #comfortfood #EasyRecipe #DinnerIdeas - @its.juliesmith