Cheesy beef macaroni casserole
macaroni (about 120 grams) • ground beef or pork (about 250 grams) • carrots (to taste) • chopped onions • zucchini or bell peppers or other vegetables (to taste) • dried basil (optional) • cheddar cheese • Cheese for topping (parmesan + cheddar as desired) • Salt and pepper to taste • sugar for seasoning • tomato paste • crushed tomatoes •