Description
A comforting dish of pasta mixed with beef, tomatoes, and spices, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans petit diced tomatoes
- 1.5 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil, add elbow macaroni, and cook for 3 minutes less than package instructions. Drain.
- In a large skillet, heat over high heat, add ground beef and onions. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned, draining excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes, mixing well.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Mix in cooked macaroni and shredded cheddar cheese. Transfer to a heat-safe skillet or casserole dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly with melted cheese on top.
Notes
For extra flavor, add tomato paste, vegetables, or crushed red pepper flakes. Customize with different meats or cheeses as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: goulash, pasta, comfort food, beef, one pot meal