Homemade Beefaroni

I have eaten my share of the classic beefaroni from Chef Boyardee. Its a simple yet tasty dish of pasta, beef, cheese and tomato sauce. It gave me the energy I needed to ride my bike through the neighborhood as a kid. All day long. And well after sunset too for that matter. Now I can make homemade beefaroni, even though my neighborhood-cruising bike days are mostly behind me. And now, I get to add more cheese!

Homemade Beefaroni

Yes, Chef!

As a side note, it’s interesting to read the history of the name ‘Boyardee’. It’s actually a anglicized version of the name of the inventor of beefaroni, Ettore Boiardi. I think he’d be impressed with my homemade beefaroni. Specially since I garnished it with freshly chopped parsley to make it all fancy and what-not!

To spice things up a bit add a few pickled jalapenos and substitute pepper jack cheese for the cheddar! You’ll thank me!

Also try my slow cooker spicy spaghetti and meatball soup. It’s a lot like SpaghettiOs but better!

Homemade Beefaroni
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Homemade Beefaroni

A homemade version of the classic.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat, pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 280kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta per the package instructions. Rinse and drain and reserve.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumble the beef and add the onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, breaking up any meat clumps as you go.
  • Add the garlic. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the paprika, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce and continue stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the cooked pasta and stir. Cook another 2 minutes while stirring, making sure to warm the pasta completely.
  • Serve topped with cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 546mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 489IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.