Description
Indulge in a bowl of Ground Beef Pasta that’s rich, savory, and bursting with flavor. This dish combines tender ground beef with al dente pasta enveloped in a luscious tomato sauce, making it the perfect weeknight dinner or gathering centerpiece. It’s easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste, promising to bring everyone together around the table for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 12 oz spaghetti or penne pasta
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant (3-5 minutes).
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (7-10 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some cooking water.
- Mix cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved water if needed for consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken. - Add seasonal veggies like zucchini or bell peppers for extra nutrition. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat with a splash of water or broth.