📝 Description
A hearty American comfort dish made with ground beef, tender pasta, tomatoes, and rich spices — warm, filling, and perfect for family dinners.
🛒 Ingredients
500g ground beef
1 onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
1 can (400g) tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
Optional: shredded cheese for topping 🧀
👨🍳 Steps
1. Cook beef
Heat oil → cook ground beef until browned → add onion + garlic → sauté 2–3 min.
2. Build sauce
Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, broth, and spices → stir well.
3. Add pasta
Stir in uncooked macaroni → simmer covered 12–15 min, stirring occasionally.
4. Finish
Once pasta is tender and sauce thickens → adjust seasoning → top with cheese if desired.
🔥 Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: ~480
Protein: 28g
Carbs: 52g
Fat: 18g
