Description
A hearty and comforting Savory Beefaroni Delight featuring tender elbow macaroni tossed in a flavorful ground beef and tomato sauce mixture, infused with garlic, Italian seasoning, and onions. Perfect for a family-friendly meal ready in just 35 minutes.
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, brown the ground beef together with the finely chopped onions until the beef is fully cooked and onions become soft and translucent. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add Flavor: Add the minced garlic to the beef and onion mixture and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then stir in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and pour in the tomato sauce. Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer gently for 20 minutes to develop the flavors.
- Combine: Add the drained cooked elbow macaroni into the skillet with the beef and tomato sauce mixture. Toss everything together until the pasta is thoroughly coated and combined with the beef sauce.
- Serve: Serve the beefaroni hot immediately for a satisfying and delicious meal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and calories.
- Simmering the sauce allows the flavors to meld for a richer taste.
- Optional: top with shredded cheese or fresh parsley for extra flavor.
- Can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for meal prepping.
