Description

This Ground Beef Pasta recipe is a quick one-pot dinner made with tender pasta, seasoned beef, and rich tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this hearty and easy ground beef pasta is family-friendly and full of comforting flavors. Great as leftovers and freezer-friendly too!

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)

1 small onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups tomato sauce

2 cups beef broth

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper, to taste

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil. Sauté chopped onion until soft, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.

2. Add ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook until fully browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

3. Stir in the tomato sauce and beef broth, mixing well.

4. Add the pasta and bring everything to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the pasta is tender. Stir occasionally.

5. Once the pasta is cooked, uncover and cook a few minutes longer if you want a thicker sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning.

6. Serve warm with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top, if desired.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

Add chopped spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra veggies.

Use elbow, shells, or gluten-free pasta based on preference.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: One-pot
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 1/2 cups)
Calories: 490
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 29g
Cholesterol: 70mg