Description
A classic comfort food dish that combines ground beef, pasta, and a rich tomato sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and Italian seasoning.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the elbow macaroni and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg