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Macaroni and Beef Pasta Dish

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American Classic, Macaroni and Beef

Looking for a dish to feed a crowd, hungry teenagers, or just want to make sure you have leftovers? Try this American classic, a goulash of sorts. We call it what it is, Macaroni and Beef, and depending on where you live, you might have another name for it, like American Chop Suey. I kind of like the sound of that, so I just may have to put that title in my vocabulary.

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It’s kind of like homemade Hamburger Helper

Have you made Hamburger Helper? Yeah, we probably all have at one time or another. This recipe is a homemade version of Hamburger Helper. The boxed meal deal is super convenient and cheap, but it never makes enough for a good amount of  leftovers. I like having leftovers for lunches, but this week my son will be home for spring break, so leftovers will be for his midnight snacking.

Yield: 6-8

Macaroni and Beef Pasta Dish

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 15 ounce cans tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 lb large elbow macaroni

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.
    • © Sandra @ The Foodie Affair
    Cuisine: American / Category: Main Dish, Pasta

    adapted from here.

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    leftovers!

    A sprinkle of shaved parmesan cheese gives it just the right amount of cheesy deliciousness as it slowly melts onto the pasta.

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    Individual serving bowls makes this dish feel extra special 😉

    Today it finally feels like SPRING!! The sun is bright and I have a bounce in my step. Hope you have an amazing weekend.

    ~Sandra

     

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    1. My grandmother used to make this and so my Dad would make it for us growing up. My mom always rolled her eyes since it wasn’t a true Italian (or in her case, Sicilian) dish but I remember loving when it was on the dinner table.
      I’ll try your recipe for my family…I know they’ll love it too! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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    7. Macaroni and Beef Pasta Dish has been one of my favorite go to recipes you have blogged. I made this wonderful hearty dish and my family loved it! It is perfect for feeding a hungry crowd!

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