Description
This One Pot Beefaroni is a quick, comforting dinner that combines protein, carbs, and tomatoey goodness in a single pot for an easy clean-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until fully browned and onions are translucent.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, beef broth or water, and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Stir to combine, then add elbow macaroni.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and let simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is tender, stir in shredded cheese if desired.
- Serve hot from the pot, garnished with a bit more cheese or Italian seasoning.
Notes
This dish is versatile; feel free to use ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: one pot meal, beefaroni, quick dinner, pasta recipe, comfort food