Description
Homemade Beefaroni is a comforting, nostalgic dish that combines tender elbow macaroni with a rich, meaty tomato sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this easy recipe brings warmth to your kitchen and is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 8 oz tomato sauce (no added sugar)
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Add ground beef; cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and dried herbs. Simmer for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Fold cooked macaroni into the sauce mixture until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese, cover, and let melt on low heat for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg