Nilahukan ng pag-ibig (Pinoy Baked Macaroni)

Steps

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1. 1
   Boil salted water and cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
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2. 2
   Brown the ground beef in a pot, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain off excess fat using a strainer, then return to the pot.
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3. 3
   Add a little fat back to the pot and sauté the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper for about 2 minutes. Add the sliced hotdogs and cook for 1 minute more.
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4. 4
   Pour in the UFC Filipino style spaghetti sauce and stir well. Add water and simmer for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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5. 5
   Stir in the fast melting cheese until combined, then mix the entire sauce with the cooked macaroni.
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6. 6
   In another pot, melt butter and add all-purpose flour, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk while stirring until the mixture thickens into a white sauce.
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7. 7
   Pour the white sauce evenly over the beef macaroni mixture and sprinkle with additional cheese on top.
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8. 8
   Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 18 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
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