Description
A hearty and comforting one-pot meal made with tender macaroni, savory ground beef, and a rich tomato sauce, finished with melted cheese for the ultimate cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 500 grams ground beef
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat.
- Add olive oil, then sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Add elbow macaroni, mix well, cover, and let it simmer until the pasta is tender and the sauce thickens.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and creamy.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for smoother melting.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking at the bottom.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: american goulash, one pot pasta, ground beef pasta, comfort food, easy dinner