Easy Homemade Beefaroni Dish (Print-Friendly Version)
Comforting blend of ground beef, pasta, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese baked to perfection.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Meat
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450 g ground beef
→ Pasta
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180 g elbow macaroni
→ Vegetables
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Canned goods
05 -
410 g diced tomatoes (canned)
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225 g tomato sauce (canned)
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15 ml tomato paste
→ Herbs & Spices
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Dairy
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100 g shredded mozzarella cheese
# Detailed Directions:
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Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef until fully browned, breaking it apart during cooking.
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Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef, cooking until the onion is soft and translucent.
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Incorporate diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper into the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes to develop flavors.
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Stir the cooked elbow macaroni into the tomato and beef mixture until thoroughly combined.
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Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and evenly distribute shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley.
# Helpful Advice:
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For enhanced flavor, blend ground beef with ground pork.
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Add red pepper flakes to introduce mild heat.
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Alternative pasta shapes like penne or rotini work well.
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For a plant-based variation, substitute ground beef with a vegan alternative.