Description
A comforting and nostalgic family favorite, this Ground Beef Pasta is quick to prepare and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Begin by chopping the onion and mincing fragrant garlic.
- Boil the Water: Fill a large pot with water, salt it, and bring it to a rolling boil.
- Cook the Pasta: Add your chosen pasta to the boiling water and simmer until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle in olive oil. Sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until soft.
- Brown the Beef: Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and brown until cooked through.
- Create the Sauce: Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or use zucchini noodles for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg