Gourmet Beefaroni with a Twist
A delicious and satisfying twist on classic Beefaroni, featuring a rich tomato-beef broth, tender pasta, and a creamy cheese topping.
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
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
Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Add uncooked elbow macaroni to the sauce, ensuring it's submerged.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Continue to cook for 2-4 minutes, or until pasta is cooked through and sauce has thickened.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Stir in half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Cover the skillet for a few minutes to melt the cheese.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Estimated time: 1 minutes