Ground Beef Pasta
Ground beef pasta is the epitome of comfort food, combining tender pasta with a savory ground beef sauce that’s both satisfying and delicious. This easy-to-prepare dish brings together simple ingredients to create a meal that warms your heart and fills your belly. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. With its rich flavors and vibrant colors, it invites everyone to the table for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onion and garlic finely.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and stir until golden.
- Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef, and cook until browned.
- Add canned tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix well and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- While the sauce simmers, cook penne according to package directions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Add drained pasta into the sauce mixture; stir gently while adding reserved pasta water gradually for creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg