Ground Beef Pasta
Ground beef pasta is the ultimate comfort food, bringing together savory ground beef and al dente pasta in a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is quick to prepare and sure to impress with its hearty aroma and satisfying taste. With the option to customize with your favorite vegetables or sauces, it’s a versatile meal that brings everyone together at the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare pasta: In a large pot, boil salted water and cook penne according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Sauté aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until golden.
- Cook ground beef: Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef, and cook until browned (6-8 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add sauce ingredients: Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Allow to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Combine: Drain cooked pasta (reserve some water), mix it into the skillet with the beef mix, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Finish with cheese: Remove from heat and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg