Description
A quick and easy pasta dish featuring elbow macaroni, ground beef, and a savory tomato sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and set aside the pasta.
- Once the beef mixture has simmered, add the cooked macaroni to the skillet and stir until well combined.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover the skillet, and let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
You can use ground turkey or pork as a variation. Adding vegetables like peas or carrots can enhance nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg