Homemade Beefaroni Recipe (2024)

September 16, 2021 by Joanne Schweitzer

Last Updated on: 26th December 2023, 05:53 am

Make a homemade Beefaroni recipe at home with just 7 ingredients! It’s easier than you think even using a homemade meat sauce. It’s ready in 30 minutes and is a good weeknight dinner.

This Beefaroni is 100 times better than what you get in a can! It’s easy-to-make and a lot healthier too.

You won’t have mushy pasta and low quality beef… eyeroll here. It does NOT contain tomato soup nor, does it taste like it does.

I call it the gourmet version of Beefaroni! But, it has simple ingredients so don’t let the gourmet part scare you off. I use my Italian Meat Sauce recipe to make this Homemade Beefaroni.

If this sounds yummy to you, you’d probably LOVE my homemade authentic Italian Meatballs and Tomato Sauce!

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What is Beefaroni made of?

Beefaroni is elbow macaroni noodles in a meat tomato sauce. The canned version of this has more of a tomato soup texture and color.

This Beefaroni recipe is simply elbow macaroni in a DELICIOUS homemade meat sauce. The meat sauce is ready in about 20-25 minutes. It can be used to put on any pasta you wish. The meat sauce is basically the same that I use in my lasagna.

Homemade Beefaroni is a good weeknight family dinner. Serve it with some veggies and you have a complete meal. I’ve been making this recipe for many years and now I make it for my kids and husband who ask for it.

Beefaroni Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 6 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp EVOO
• 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
• 29 oz can of tomato sauce (puree)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste

As I said above, it’s made with simple ingredients but, renders BIG FLAVOR!

First, you cook the macaroni according to package directions.

Then, you make the meat sauce by cooking the onions and garlic in extra virgin olive oil for a few minutes. Next, add the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning and cook 15-20 longer. Here’s what the DELICIOUS meat sauce looks like below.

Then, add the meat sauce to the macaroni. Top with grated Parmesan cheese if you’d like!

Can you freeze Beefaroni?

Yes, you can freeze it in a plastic container for up to six months for maximum freshness however, it will last longer.

Additions/Substitutions

• Use mini pasta shells in place of the elbow macaroni.
• If you like it chunky, use a 29 oz can of diced tomatoes instead.
• Add shredded mozzarella cheese to make it cheesy.
• Spice it up with crushed red pepper flakes.
• Top with grated Parmesan cheese to make it extra special!
• Use parsley or basil flakes if you don’t have Italian seasoning.

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I took this recipe to Weekend Potluck.