Description
Beefaroni is a nostalgic and comforting dish that brings back warm memories of family dinners. This one-pot meal features tender elbow macaroni enveloped in a savory tomato sauce, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy Sundays, this easy recipe is sure to become a favorite at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 (15 oz) can high-quality tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 3-4 minutes), then add garlic.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, seasoning with salt. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in tomato sauce and Italian seasoning; let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Combine cooked macaroni with meat sauce in the skillet, mixing well while adding reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.
- Stir in shredded cheddar until melted. Serve immediately or transfer to a baking dish for an optional baked topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg