Description
A homemade twist on the nostalgic classic, featuring ground beef, macaroni, and a rich tomato-cheese sauce cooked entirely in one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 blend)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (Dry, uncooked)
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz size)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz, undrained)
- 2 cups beef broth (Low sodium)
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese (Shredded)
- 1 medium yellow onion (Diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (Minced)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (For depth)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (For savory flavor)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (Dried herbs)
- 1/2 tsp paprika (Sweet or smoked)
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and onion in olive oil; drain grease and stir in garlic.
- Stir in tomato paste, broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and seasonings.
- Add dry macaroni; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until tender.
- Stir in cheese until melted; garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg