A comforting and hearty pasta dish featuring elbow macaroni, ground beef, and a savory tomato sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick family dinner or meal prep.
Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spatula, for 5-7 minutes until browned.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Add the cooked macaroni to the beef and tomato mixture, stirring until well combined.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and let it sit over low heat for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, then serve hot.