Description
A comforting and easy-to-make Hamburger and Macaroni recipe that combines the richness of ground beef with the heartiness of macaroni, seasoned with a blend of savory spices and tomatoes.
Ingredients
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For the Macaroni:
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
For the Hamburger Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, chopped (or mixed chopped green onion greens and yellow onion)
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- Pinch of chili pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start cooking the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- Brown the beef and onions: In a skillet, brown the ground beef with olive oil. Add onions and cook until soft.
- Add seasonings and tomatoes: Mix in celery seed, red pepper, seasoned salt, tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Drain the pasta: Reserve half a cup of pasta water, then drain the macaroni.
- Add the cooked pasta: Combine drained macaroni with the sauce and parsley. Cook for 5 more minutes, adjusting consistency with pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of chili pepper flakes used.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 715mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 106mg
