Description
A hearty beef and macaroni dish that’s easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juice, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Add elbow macaroni to the pot. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 12–15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Remove bay leaf. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, optionally topped with shredded cheese or parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with different vegetables or seasonings.
- For a spicier flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- Storing leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge can keep it fresh for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg