Description
A comforting and flavorful Savory Beefaroni Delight, featuring tender elbow macaroni mixed with seasoned lean ground beef and a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 28 ounces tomato sauce
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and finely chopped onions. Cook until the beef is fully browned and the onions are softened, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Then add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and tomato sauce. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer. Let it cook gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to develop the flavors.
- Combine: Add the drained cooked macaroni to the beef and tomato sauce mixture. Toss thoroughly until all the pasta is well coated with the savory sauce.
- Serve: Serve the beefaroni hot immediately for a delicious and hearty meal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
- Feel free to add grated cheese on top before serving for extra richness.
- To make it spicier, add crushed red pepper flakes when adding seasonings.
- Reserve some pasta water before draining in case you want to loosen the sauce later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
