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Creamy Tomato Macaroni Beef

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 pound raw lean ground beef
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ medium white onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 12 ounces tomato basil pasta sauce
  • ¾ cup half and half
  • 8 ounces jumbo elbow macaroni with ridges cooked al dente

Instructions

  • Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a larget skillet and set over medium heat. Add lean ground to pan and break up into small pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until it turns brown. Remove beef from pan and set aside in a medium bowl.
  • Add another tablespoon of olive oil and diced onions to the skillet and keep at medium heat. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Stir and let cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add flour and whisk together with veggies. Cook until light brown, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in beef broth and then tomato sauce. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, about 6 minutes. Add cream and stir together.
  • Finally, add the pasta and beef and stir together until combined. Bring mixture to a boil and then turn off. Taste and add more salt, if necessary. Serve.