Description
Homemade Beefaroni is a comforting classic that combines tender elbow macaroni with savory ground beef in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 15 oz canned tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for about 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Meanwhile, cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain pasta.
- Combine cooked pasta with the meat sauce mixture, ensuring every noodle is coated.
- Serve hot with grated cheese on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg