Description
Enjoy a comforting bowl of Homemade Beefaroni, perfect for a family dinner. This easy recipe brings together rich tomato sauce, hearty ground beef, and tender pasta in a classic dish that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the cooked elbow macaroni to the skillet with the beef and tomato mixture. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the beefaroni to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the homemade beefaroni hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg