Description
Baked Beefaroni is a hearty, cheesy pasta dish made with seasoned ground beef, marinara sauce, and tender macaroni, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan. A comforting and family-friendly meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beefaroni:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- Boil the elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Beef Mixture:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and softened.
- Stir in marinara sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine and Layer:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the cooked macaroni into the beef mixture.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake:
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley and serve warm with crusty bread or a side salad.
Notes
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter option.
- Add vegetables like diced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrients.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free pasta and ensure the marinara sauce and beef broth are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Beefaroni recipe, baked pasta, comfort food, cheesy pasta bake, ground beef recipes, easy dinner, family-friendly meal, Italian-inspired dish.