pasta ground beef recipes
This hearty pasta dish features ground beef simmered in a rich tomato sauce, served over your favorite pasta. It’s perfect for a family dinner and can be prepared in under an hour.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 skillet
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 colander
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 6-8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the meat sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- For added spice, consider incorporating red pepper flakes into the sauce.
- This dish can be easily doubled for larger gatherings, and leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Notes
For added spice, consider incorporating red pepper flakes into the sauce. This dish can be easily doubled for larger gatherings, and leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.