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Homemade Beefaroni

Skip the box and make this one-pan homemade beefaroni in just 30 minutes. A rich, cheesy tomato-beef sauce and perfectly cooked pasta make this the ultimate nostalgic comfort food for busy weeknights.
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Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 822kcal

Ingredients 
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups macaroni uncooked
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until soft and translucent.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 medium onion
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    2 garlic cloves
  • Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon as you go, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
    1 pound ground beef
  • Stir in the tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes. Stir well to combine.
    1 tablespoon tomato paste
    1 teaspoon dried oregano
    1 teaspoon dried basil
    1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    1 cup tomato sauce
    1 can (14 oz / 400g) crushed tomatoes
  • Sprinkle in the sugar, salt and black pepper and give everything a good stir.
    1 teaspoon sugar
    ½ teaspoon salt
    ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Add the macaroni and pour in the beef broth. Stir to submerge the pasta, then bring to a gentle simmer.
    2 cups macaroni
    2 cups beef broth
  • Lower the heat, cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the sharp cheddar and Parmesan until completely melted.
    1 ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
    ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Stir in the butter until meted, then taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.
    2 tablespoons butter

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Notes

  • Stir every few minutes once the pasta is in to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • If the sauce thickens too quickly, add a splash of broth to loosen it.
  • Grate your own cheese for smoother melting.

Nutrition

Calories: 822kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1852mg | Potassium: 1173mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1250IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 549mg | Iron: 6mg
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