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Beefaroni

A quick and comforting homemade beefaroni recipe that combines cheesy pasta with ground beef and tomato sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef Use lean to avoid excess grease.
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni or penne Cook until just tender.
  • 1 can tomato sauce Can also use crushed tomatoes.
  • 1/2 cup water or beef broth For sauciness.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese Added for gooeyness.
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp dried Italian herbs Optional.
  • 2 cloves minced garlic

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off excess fat.
  2. Season the beef with salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and garlic.
Cooking
  1. Add the tomato sauce and water or beef broth to the beef, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a separate pot until just tender, then drain.
  3. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce mixture and stir well, adding more water if it looks dry.
  4. Stir in the cheese, cover, and let it melt for a few minutes.
Serving
  1. Let the skillet rest for about 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for up to four days, or frozen for up to three months.