Homemade Beefaroni
A homemade version of the classic.
Servings 8
Calories 280kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 29 ounce tomato sauce
- sharp cheddar cheese shredded or grated, for serving
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.
Notes
Also great with a Mexican cheese blend or pepper jack.
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