Description
This comforting beefaroni is a quick dinner idea that combines tender pasta with savory ground beef and a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, easy dinner plans, or family-friendly food ideas, this easy recipe delivers classic comfort food flavor in every bite. Whether you’re looking for simple dinner ideas or a satisfying meal everyone will love, this beefaroni is a go-to favorite.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups tomato sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp sugar
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then sauté chopped onion until soft and add garlic until fragrant.
3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks, then drain excess fat.
4. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and sugar, then simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet and mix until fully coated in the sauce.
6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
Let the dish sit for a few minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy dinner, comfort food, pasta recipe, quick dinner, family meal