Homemade Beefaroni

By spend with pennies

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
28 ounces crushed tomatoes (1 can)
2 cups beef broth (or more if needed, up to 3 cups)
8 ounces ziti (or large elbow macaroni)
2 ounces cream cheese
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Prep Time15mins
Cook Time20mins
Servings6

Instructions

In a 12-inch saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until no pink remains. Drain excess grease.

Add the crushed tomatoes, 2 cups of beef broth, ziti or macaroni, cream cheese, tomato paste, sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer. Cook for 14-20 minutes*, and stir occasionally. If necessary, add more broth to keep it saucy.

Once the pasta is tender, remove from the heat and stir in the cheese. Cover and rest for 5 to 7 minutes. Taste and season with salt & pepper.