Michoix

Beefaroni 🍝🥩🧀
A simple, hearty pasta dish featuring tender macaroni, savory ground beef, and a rich tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese. A family favorite that’s quick and satisfying! 😋
Ingredients:
• 12 ounces elbow macaroni (or any short pasta) 🍝
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
• 1 pound ground beef 🥩
• 1 small onion, diced 🧅
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 🍅
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained 🍅
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste 🍅
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika 🌶️
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional) 🍬
• Salt and black pepper to taste 🧂
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish) 🌿
Directions:
• Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside. 🍝💧
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess grease. 🥩✨
• Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. 🧅🧄
• Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, paprika, sugar (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. 🍅🌟
• Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce. 🍝✨
• Transfer the beef and pasta mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the top. 🧀🍝
• Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. 🕒🧡
• Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley, if desired. 🌿🍴
This cheesy, comforting classic is quick to whip up and perfect for weeknight dinners or leftovers! 🍝🥩🧀