Gourmet Beefaroni with a Twist

Gourmet Beefaroni with a Twist

45 mins
easy
6 servings

A delicious and satisfying twist on classic Beefaroni, featuring a rich tomato-beef broth, tender pasta, and a creamy cheese topping.

BeefaroniPastaVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Large skillet or saucepan
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 1.00 poundGround Beef (extra lean)(Use 93/7 or higher for better flavor.)
  • 1.00 mediumOnion(Chopped finely.)
  • 3.00 clovesGarlic(Minced.)
  • 15.00 ouncesTomato Sauce(1 can)
  • 14.50 ouncesDiced Tomatoes(1 can, undrained)
  • 1.50 cupsBeef Broth(Low sodium preferred.)
  • 0.50 cupHeavy Cream(Adds richness and creaminess.)
  • 2.00 teaspoonsItalian Seasoning(For depth of flavor.)
  • to tasteSalt(Season to preference.)
  • to tastePepper(Season to preference.)
  • 2.00 cupsElbow Macaroni(Uncooked)
  • 1.00 cupCheddar Cheese(Shredded)
  • 1.00 cupMozzarella Cheese(Shredded)
  • choppedFresh Parsley(For garnish)

Instructions

1

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

4

Add uncooked elbow macaroni to the sauce, ensuring it's submerged.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

5

Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

6

Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Continue to cook for 2-4 minutes, or until pasta is cooked through and sauce has thickened.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

8

Stir in half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

9

Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Cover the skillet for a few minutes to melt the cheese.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

11

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Estimated time: 1 minutes