Description
A comforting and hearty beef and macaroni dish, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- 1 15 oz. petite diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 T Italian Herb Blend
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 T soy sauce
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Montreal Steak Seasoning
- salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup Fiber Gourmet Light Elbows
- sour cream or Parmesan cheese for serving, optional
Instructions
- In a large non-stick pan, heat the olive oil, add the ground beef, and cook until it’s well-browned, breaking apart with the turner as it cooks.
- Push the beef to the side of the pan, add the onions and cook until the onions start to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook about 2 minutes more.
- Add the water, tomato sauce, petite diced tomatoes and juice, Italian Herb Seasoning, bay leaves, soy sauce, garlic powder, Montreal Steak Seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir the mixture together, then cover the pan and simmer about 10 minutes.
- Add the macaroni, cover the pan again, and simmer 30 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, discard the bay leaves, and let the mixture sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve hot, with a dollop of sour cream or some Parmesan cheese if desired.
- This will keep in the fridge for several days and also freezes well.
Notes
- The dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezes well for later meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg