Beefaroni

This was one of my favorite dishes growing up and now it is my children's. Ground beef, cheese and tomato sauce are baked into a simply delicious casserole.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 473 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until evenly browned. Drain.

Step 3

While the ground beef is cooking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and stir in butter. Transfer to a large casserole dish, and mix in the ground beef, tomato sauce, and Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the top.

Step 4

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through and bubbly.