Beefaroni
Beefaroni is the ultimate comfort food, bringing together tender pasta and a savory, meaty tomato sauce for a dish that’s both nostalgic and satisfying. This simple yet delicious recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, easily customizable with your choice of vegetables or proteins. With just a few ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this hearty meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey)
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook elbow macaroni until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Cook Ground Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned (6–8 minutes), breaking apart as it cooks.
- Combine Sauce: Stir in tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix Pasta: Add drained macaroni to the skillet; stir to coat with sauce.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top and mix until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg