Description
One Pot Beefaroni is a cozy, family-friendly weeknight staple. This 5-ingredient one-pot wonder lets lean ground beef simmer with elbow macaroni in a rich tomato sauce, delivering comforting pasta, protein and cheesy goodness with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy families, it cooks in one pot in under 30 minutes, feeds four, and makes tasty leftovers. Budget-friendly, kid-friendly, pantry-friendly, and ideal for easy meal planning and weeknight comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Optional: chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, seasonings, and uncooked pasta.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste and garnish if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop One-Pot
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: One Pot Beefaroni, 5-ingredient dinner, one pot meals, beef pasta, easy family dinner, weeknight meals, kid-friendly pasta, Italian tomato pasta, budget dinner, cozy comfort food