Quick and Easy Beefaroni
Craving cheesy, saucy comfort food that's perfect for a weeknight meal? This hearty beefaroni is the way to go. Each macaroni noodle traps the cheesy, meaty, garlicky sauce inside, so every bite has incredible flavor.
Servings: 8 People
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 29 ounce can tomato sauce
- grated sharp cheddar cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook 8 ounces elbow macaroni, according to the package directions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 pound lean ground beef and 1 small yellow onion, minced together until the beef is completely browned and the onions are translucent.
- Add 3 cloves garlic, minced to the skillet and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Season with 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add 29 ounce can tomato sauce to the skillet and saute everything together 2-3 minutes. Add the macaroni and mix well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well incorporated and heated through.
- Remove from heat and serve with a generous helping of grated sharp cheddar cheese, .
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 697IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg
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