Description
A comforting one-pot meal featuring ground beef, tender elbow macaroni, and rich tomato sauce, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean or regular)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or Italian blend)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat.
- Add ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until fully browned and onions are translucent.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, beef broth or water, and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning.
- Stir to combine, then add elbow macaroni, ensuring the pasta is mostly submerged.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once the pasta is tender and the sauce thickened, stir in shredded cheese if desired. Allow it to melt smoothly into the Beefaroni for extra creaminess and richness.
Notes
Let the dish rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Beefaroni, one pot meal, comfort food, easy dinner, family recipe