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Ground Beef Pasta

A hearty and comforting dish featuring ground beef and pasta in a rich tomato sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Pasta (e.g., penne or spaghetti) Uncooked
Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb Ground beef Lean
  • 1 cup Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 can Crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried basil
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper To taste
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated For serving

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Meat Sauce
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the meat sauce and stir to combine. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the sauce for extra flavor and nutrition.

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