Description
Hearty Beef Pasta delights with rich Italian flavors, combining tender meat and silky noodles in a robust tomato sauce. Comforting ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a satisfying meal you’ll savor to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 12 ounces (12 oz) pasta of your choice
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Sauce:
- 1 can (28 ounces/28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains.
- Reduce heat and incorporate finely diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and sprinkle dried oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Allow sauce to gently simmer for 12-15 minutes, developing rich, layered flavors.
- Simultaneously, prepare pasta in a separate pot of salted boiling water until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes depending on pasta variety.
- Drain pasta thoroughly and transfer to serving plates, creating a welcoming bed for the robust meat sauce.
- Ladle the hearty beef and tomato sauce generously over the pasta, ensuring each portion receives an equal distribution of meat and sauce.
- Finish the dish with a liberal dusting of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, which will slightly melt and enhance the overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of this classic dish.
- Enhance flavor by adding a splash of red wine during the sauce simmering stage for deeper, richer taste notes.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by substituting regular pasta with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta alternatives.
- Prepare extra sauce and freeze in portions for quick future meals, maximizing your cooking efficiency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg