Description
Hearty Beefaroni brings classic comfort straight from childhood memories to dinner tables. Pasta twirls with seasoned ground beef create a nostalgic meal you’ll savor with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 8 ounces (226 grams) elbow macaroni
- 28 ounces (794 grams) tomato sauce
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 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
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté ground beef and onions, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon until thoroughly browned and onions are translucent, approximately 6 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet, stirring quickly to prevent burning, and cook until aromatic, about 45 seconds.
- Enhance the mixture with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Pour tomato sauce into the skillet, thoroughly blending ingredients.
- Reduce heat to low, allowing sauce to gently simmer for 20 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking and develop deeper flavors.
- Simultaneously, prepare elbow macaroni in a separate pot of salted boiling water, cooking until al dente, typically 8 minutes.
- Drain pasta completely, then transfer directly into the simmering meat sauce, carefully folding to ensure even coating.
- Mix thoroughly, ensuring each pasta strand is enveloped in the rich, savory sauce.
- Remove from heat and plate immediately, optionally garnishing with freshly grated Parmesan cheese or chopped parsley for added visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Customize meat options by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version.
- Enhance flavor depth by deglazing the skillet with a splash of red wine after browning the meat, adding complexity to the sauce.
- This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, making it perfect for quick lunches or busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg