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My easy beefaroni recipe comes together in about 40 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients. Made with tender ground beef, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich, savory tomato sauce, this classic dish combines all the nostalgic flavors of your childhood with a fresh, homemade touch.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces large elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 pound ground beef (85/15)
  • 29 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces shredded medium cheddar cheese
  • Kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add onion and a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally for 6-8 minutes, until they start to brown and caramelize just a bit.
  4. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, chili powder, smoked paprika, and tomato paste. Cook, stirring constantly, for about a minute. 
  5. Push the veggies to the outside of the large saute pan, forming a ring and leaving a well in the center. 
  6. Add ground beef to the center, and cook, crumbling with a spatula until browned and cooked through. Use the juices from the meat to deglaze the pan and scrape all those yummy bits off the bottom. 
  7. Stir in tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce along with a couple large pinches of salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, covered, for 10 minutes.
  8. Stir in heavy cream, medium cheddar cheese, and a few large pinches of salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until warmed through.
  9.  Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
  10. Garnish with chives and enjoy!
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Notes

    • Pasta. Cook the pasta just until al dente. This will ensure the best flavor and texture and if you have leftovers and need to reheat them, you won’t end up with mushy pasta!

    • Cheese. Shred your own cheese at home! Pre-shredded cheese from the grocery store has cellulose which prevents it from clumping and also prevents it from melting. Freshly grated cheese will melt much easier and taste better.

    • Sauce. The sauce in this beefaroni will thicken as it cools. Plan to add a splash of cream before reheating.

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