Description
Homemade Beefaroni combines al dente elbow macaroni with a savory beef sauce, creating a heartwarming dish that evokes fond memories of childhood. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, ready in just 30 minutes. Each flavorful bite brings a satisfying comfort that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite veggies or cheese to make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet, sautéing until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce and Italian seasoning; let simmer while boiling pasta.
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Combine the pasta with the beef mixture, stirring until well coated.
- Transfer to a baking dish (optional), top with shredded cheese, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes or until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg