Beefaroni
Beefaroni is a comforting classic that brings back fond childhood memories with every savory bite. This hearty dish combines tender elbow macaroni, flavorful ground beef, and rich tomato sauce, topped with gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, Beefaroni is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whip up this nostalgic meal in no time and relish the warmth it brings to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until soft (about 3 minutes).
- Increase heat and add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking apart as it cooks (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in tomato sauce and Italian seasoning; let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook elbow macaroni until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain.
- Combine cooked pasta with meat sauce mixture in the skillet; stir well.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and cover briefly until melted. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg