Description
Savory Beefaroni Delight is a comforting and flavorful pasta dish that combines seasoned ground beef with tender elbow macaroni in a rich tomato sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and ground beef, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Combine: Add cooked macaroni to the skillet, stir to coat. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, stir until melted. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat or mix in veggies like bell pepper or spinach for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
