Easy Homemade Beefaroni (Print Version)

Ground beef, pasta, and cheese simmered in a hearty tomato sauce for a satisfying family meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 small onion, diced
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 15 ounces tomato sauce
05 - 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
06 - 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
07 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Optional

10 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic until meat is browned and onion is softened. Drain excess fat.
02 - Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and uncooked macaroni to the skillet. Stir to combine, cover, and simmer on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until pasta is tender.
03 - Remove from heat and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top before serving, if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses basic pantry staples you probably have right now
  • One-pot dish means fast prep and easy clean-up
  • Ready in only thirty minutes for busy nights
  • Loved by both kids and adults
  • No fancy techniques or special equipment needed
02 -
  • One pot keeps things easy and cleanup fast
  • Pasta cooks right in the sauce for extra flavor
  • Easy to adapt with vegetables or gluten free pasta
  • Freezes well for future meals
  • Giveaways from childhood classic TV dinners but miles more delicious
  • Cheese topping is totally flexible
03 -
  • Choose good quality ground beef for best results
  • Letting the onions and garlic cook low and slow gives sweeter more developed flavors
  • Test pasta a couple minutes early to avoid overcooking
  • Sauté your aromatics until truly golden for the richest base
  • Do not rush the simmering step as the pasta needs time to soak up the tomato flavor
  • Resist over stirring while simmering so the pasta stays intact

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