Description
A comforting and flavorful recipe for Homemade Beefaroni that combines ground beef, tender elbow macaroni, and a rich tomato and cheddar cheese sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Pasta:
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add Aromatics: Cook onion and garlic until softened. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Make the Sauce: Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer.
- Cook the Pasta: Stir in uncooked macaroni, cover, and cook until tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until creamy. Serve hot.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for spice.
- Sneak in extra veggies like bell peppers or spinach.
- Doubles well for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
