5 from 18 votes
Macaroni and Beef Pasta Dish
This Macaroni and Beef Pasta Dish brings together ground beef and Italian sausage cooked with spices and a tomato-based sauce, simmered to deepen flavor. Elbow macaroni is combined with the sauce for a hearty and comforting casserole-style meal. The blend of garlic, onion powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes adds a round and mildly spicy profile. Served warm with grated Parmesan, the dish balances meatiness and rich tomato flavors in a satisfying pasta dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
-8
Calories:
448 kcal
Course:
Others
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced, medium
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 28 ounce whole peeled tomatoes canned
- 2 15 ounce tomato sauce canned
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoons sugar
- 1 lb elbow macaroni large
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium high heat warm oil and add onion, cooking until softened.
- Add beef, sausage, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, red pepper, and salt and pepper. Cook, until lightly browned, about five minutes.
- Add whole tomatoes with he juice, breaking up the tomatoes. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered for about an hour.
- While the sauce is cooking, cook pasta, reducing the cooking time by a couple of minutes. Drain pasta, and rinse with cold water.
- Stir the macaroni and sauce sauce together. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, and cook everything for another 10 minutes. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
448kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
15g
(88%)
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
853mg
(36%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 -8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 853mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.