Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of this Ground Beef Pasta Recipe, where savory ground beef meets perfectly cooked pasta in a rich, aromatic sauce. Bursting with vibrant colors and robust spices, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (about 6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Pour in crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes to combine flavors.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Toss the cooked pasta with the meat sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve: Plate generous portions and top with grated cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg