Description
A hearty, cozy skillet of saucy macaroni loaded with seasoned beef and melted cheese—pure comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 2 cups Elbow macaroni
- 2 cups Tomato sauce
- 1 cup Cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Butter or olive oil
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook macaroni until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic in butter, then brown ground beef; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in tomato sauce and simmer until thick and flavorful.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the beef mixture and fold together.
- Mix in a handful of shredded cheese until melty.
- Top with extra cheese, cover, and let it melt fully.
- Serve hot with a sprinkle of parmesan or parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg