Homemade Cheesy Beefaroni Recipe

Cheesy beefaroni served in a dark bowl with the casserole off to the side.

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5 from 1 vote

A simple and easy pasta dish the whole family will love.

Prep Time20

Cook Time45

Total Time1 5

Course: Dinner, Entree, Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef, beefaroni, cheesy, pasta, tomato sauce

Servings:

Calories: 660kcal

Author: Leigh Harris

Ingredients

1 pound Ground Beef
8 ounces Elbow pasta
1 small Onion
2 tbsp Butter
2 cloves Garlic
1 teaspoon dried Parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons Oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed Red Pepper optional
15 ounce can crushed Tomatoes standard can
15 ounce Tomato sauce standard can, without seasoning
1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Boil the pasta according to the box instructions to al dente.
8 ounces Elbow pasta
In a large skillet, add the butter over medium heat and saute the onions until mostly transucent, about 5 minutes.
2 tbsp Butter, 1 small Onion
In a large skillet brown the ground beef (drain if too much fat), season with kosher salt and black pepper.
1 pound Ground Beef, 1/2 tsp Kosher salt, 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Add garlic, parsley, oregano and red pepper flakes, cook about 2 minutes.
2 cloves Garlic, 1 teaspoon dried Parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons Oregano, 1/4 teaspoon crushed Red Pepper
Add the tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes, cook to warm through.
15 ounce Tomato sauce, 15 ounce can crushed Tomatoes
Mix the tomato meat mixture with the pasta, pour into a casserole dish.
8 ounces Elbow pasta
Top with the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses and bake for 35-45 minutes.
1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
Let rest about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Leftover Beefaroni

Allow the beefaroni to cool down to room temperature. Next, transfer the leftover beefaroni to an airtight container or place it in a resealable plastic bag, then place the container or bag in the refrigerator and store for up to 3-4 days.

Freezing

Allow the beefaroni to cool completely before freezing. This helps to maintain its texture and prevent ice crystals from forming.

Transfer the beefaroni to a freezer-safe container or divide it into individual portions. Alternatively, you can use resealable freezer bags, removing as much air as possible before sealing.

Place the container or bag in the freezer and store for up to 2-3 months.

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