Description
A comforting and easy Ground Beef Pasta that’s perfect for family dinners, packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and golden brown (about 3 minutes).
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Allow to simmer until thickened.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to boiling. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Drain pasta and combine with the sauce in the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Feel free to substitute with lean turkey or whole grain pasta for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg