Best 7 Italian Beef Macaroni Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary journey with our delectable Italian Beef Macaroni! This classic comfort food combines tender macaroni pasta, savory ground beef, and a rich, tangy tomato sauce, creating a satisfying and unforgettable dish. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of styles and flavors to suit every palate, from traditional Italian Beef Macaroni to unique variations with added vegetables, cheese, or spices. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process of creating this beloved dish. So, prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure with our Italian Beef Macaroni recipes!

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SKILLET BEEF AND MACARONI



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I found this simple skillet recipe many years ago on a can label. I made some tweaks, and my family loved it. Because it's so easy to put together, it's a real timesaver for people with super busy schedules. -Maxine Neuhauser, Arcadia, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 package (7 ounces) macaroni
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally, 20-25 minutes. Add more water if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

ITALIAN PASTA BAKE



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I love to make this pasta bake whenever I need to bring a dish to pass. Fresh tomatoes add a nice touch that's missing from most other meat, pasta and tomato casseroles.-Karla Johnson, East Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
3 plum tomatoes, sliced
3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, mushrooms and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Add to beef mixture and gently stir in sliced plum tomatoes. , Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 702mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

STOVETOP ITALIAN MACARONI



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It's not every day that a cost-conscious menu pleases both the eye and the stomach, but this scrumptious stovetop entree does just that. -Laila Zvejnieks, Stoney Creek, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups water
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, water, soup mix, Italian seasoning and, if desired, pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-9 minutes or until macaroni is tender., Remove from the heat; stir in Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 969mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

ITALIAN BEEF MACARONI



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Such a pleaser with not just you adults, but the children as well. They always come back for more. Easy to prepare and can be frozen.

Provided by JoyfulCook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon oil
1 lb ground beef
2 onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
2 teaspoons paprika
4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
6 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained
14 ounces tomatoes, tinned
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 beef stock cube

Steps:

  • Heat oil in saucepan. Add the onions and garlic. Cook slowly for 5 minutes or until soft.
  • Add beef to the pan, stirring until it looses the pinkness. Stir in the oregano, basil, tomatoes with the juice, tomato puree, paprika and stock cube.
  • Simmer for about 10 minutes, then toss in a couple of handfuls of the cheese and stir.
  • Mix in the cooked macaroni, stir well and place in pie or casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 20 minutes.
  • Serve with salads and breads.

EASY BEEF MACARONI



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Make and share this Easy Beef Macaroni recipe from Food.com.

Provided by btleighton

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb lean ground beef
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans campbell's tomato soup
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
1 onion (optional)
1 bell pepper (optional)
1 pinch salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Place chopped onions, bell peppers, and ground beef in large skillet that has been sprayed with Pam. Cook until ground beef is well done.
  • 2. Cook elbow noodles in water for 9 minutes.
  • 3. Add both cans of tomato soup to the cooked and drained ground beef. Simmer until the noodles are cooked.
  • 4. Drain noodles and add to mix. Stir well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.1, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 916.5, Carbohydrate 49.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 13.1, Protein 30.3

ITALIAN GROUND BEEF AND MACARONI



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Make and share this Italian Ground Beef and Macaroni recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nnreq

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup of chopped onion
1/4 cup of chopped green pepper
1/4 cup of chopped celery
1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes
1 (1 ounce) can tomato puree
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
1 teaspoon basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cooked elbow macaroni (1 cup uncooked)

Steps:

  • Cook beef, onion, green pepper and celery in a large frying pan until beef is browned and onion is clear.
  • Drain.
  • Break up large pieces of tomatoes.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato puree and seasonings to beef mixture.
  • Simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Stir in macaroni and heat to serving temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.3, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 36.9, Sodium 142.4, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 16.1

TASTY ITALIAN BEEF AND PASTA



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A delightful Italian dish, full of flavor with a delicious meat sauce over a layer of shell pasta, makes you want to back for another helping.

Provided by JoyfulCook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces small shell pasta
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons of madras curry paste (level)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes
1/4 cup water
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper
3 ounces grated cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons grated cheese (a mix of Mozzarella and Cheddar is good)

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta until nearly soft. Put in the base of a casserole dish after they have drained well.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan; add the onions, garlic and the curry paste. Stir for a minute or so, and then add the ground beef.
  • Stir until meat is seared, remove from heat.
  • Put the can of tomatoes with the juice into blender and blend just for a few seconds. Add tomatoes, water, stock cubes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, salt and pepper, stir well.
  • Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes; stir in the grated cheese. Keep stirring until cheese has melted. Thicken with some corn flour if the sauce looks too thin.
  • Cover the pasta with the meat sauce,add the extra grated cheese over the top and bake in a moderate oven for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with a salad and crusty bread rolls.
  • This recipe freezes well and can be heated in the microwave, if preferred.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.1, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 103.1, Sodium 864.8, Carbohydrate 55.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 7.8, Protein 39.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your Italian beef macaroni.
  • Brown the beef well: This will help to develop the flavor and give the dish a nice, rich color.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of pasta: Any short pasta, such as penne, shells, or rotini, will work well in this dish.
  • Add plenty of vegetables: This will help to make the dish more nutritious and flavorful.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: A good marinara sauce or tomato sauce will work well in this dish.
  • Top with cheese: A sprinkling of Parmesan or mozzarella cheese will add a nice finishing touch to the dish.

Conclusion:

Italian beef macaroni is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its combination of beef, pasta, vegetables, and sauce, it's a dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give Italian beef macaroni a try.

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