Beefaroni

4.3 Stars (3 Reviews)

Yield: 6 servings

prep time: 10

cook time: 30

total time: 40

This easy Beefaroni recipe is the homemade version of the canned classic. Made with tomato sauce, ground beef, and elbow macaroni, it's quick, hearty, and comforting - perfect for busy weeknights!

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
1 medium yellow onion chopped
1½ pounds lean ground beef
3 large cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1½ teaspoons Morton kosher salt or to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper
30 ounces tomato sauce
¼ cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup water
16 ounces dry elbow macaroni cooked according to package directions until just al dente
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley optional garnish

Instructions

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until
starting to soften, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
Add ground beef to onions, and increase heat to medium-high. Break up the beef into bite sized pieces, stirring frequently, until beef is lightly and evenly browned.
Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to beef mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire, and water to beef mixture and stir until combined. Once the mixture starts to bubble, turn heat down to medium-low and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions just to al dente - take care to not overcook. Drain the cooked pasta very well and add to beef mixture. Fold to combine.
Taste test, and add more salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 428kcal Carbohydrates: 24g Protein: 37g Fat: 20g Saturated Fat: 9g Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 116mg Sodium: 910mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 7g

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