Beefaroni
Beefaroni is a cherished comfort food that combines tender elbow macaroni with a savory, meaty tomato sauce. This one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering delicious flavors that evoke warmth and nostalgia. With minimal cleanup and the option to customize with your favorite veggies, this beefaroni recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Gather around the table and enjoy hearty servings of this delightful dish that transforms any ordinary meal into a memorable experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Add uncooked elbow macaroni and enough water or broth to cover by about an inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted, then serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg