# Homemade Beefaroni

This creamy, saucy beefaroni is so easy and packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.

- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 diced onion
- 4 -5 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 24 oz jar spaghetti sauce
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- black pepper
- Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp sugar
- 8 oz ziti pasta
- 2.5 cups beef broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream

## Instructions

1. Brown a pound of ground beef with a diced onion and 4-5 minced garlic cloves.
2. Drain off the excess grease from the beef mixture.
3. Add in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and cook it down for a couple of minutes.
4. Add in a 24 oz jar of spaghetti sauce.
5. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and about 1 tsp of sugar.
6. Give it a good mix.
7. Add in 8 oz of ziti pasta.
8. Stir in 2 1/2 cups of beef broth, making sure all the pasta is covered.
9. Let it come to a boil.
10. Put the lid on and turn it down to a simmer.
11. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes until the pasta is fully cooked, stirring occasionally.
12. Stir in half a cup of heavy cream.
13. Let it simmer on low for 10 to 15 minutes to thicken up.
14. Season to taste if needed.
15. Serve hot and enjoy!

## Equipment

- large pot
- tongs
- wooden spatula
- lid

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsmomcookin/video/7524483666467212599
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/565e6b08-6536-417c-9f6c-c22034d3f3c8
- Extracted: 2025-07-29

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