Ingredients for Beef Macaroni Dinner
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups water
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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How to Make Beef Macaroni Dinner
- Sauté 1/2 cup chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 cup water, 1 pound ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- (Optional) For future use: Cool completely, then transfer the sauce to a freezer-safe zip-top bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- To serve: If frozen, thaw the sauce completely in the refrigerator overnight or in a bowl of warm water.
- In a large pot, combine the thawed (or freshly made) sauce with 1 pound elbow macaroni and 2 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the macaroni is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Serve immediately. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
50g
Fat
25g
Carbs
20g
