Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Add beef mixture, garlic, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- Stir in uncooked pasta and continue cooking for 30 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for beef for a leaner version.
- Add chopped bell peppers or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg