Description
A comforting and satisfying Savory Beefaroni Delight recipe that combines ground beef, tomato sauce, and macaroni for a flavorful one-pot meal. Optional cheddar cheese adds a creamy touch, while parsley garnish enhances the presentation.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Sauce:
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic, add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Prepare Sauce: Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Cook Macaroni: Cook macaroni until al dente, drain.
- Combine: Add macaroni to the beef mixture, stir. Add cheddar cheese if desired.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Enhance with hot sauce or red pepper flakes for a kick.
- Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Reheats well for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
