Description
Indulge in a comforting meal with this Beef Pasta in Tomato Sauce recipe. Tender pasta coated in a rich, flavorful tomato and beef sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese for a satisfying dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté Beef: Brown ground beef in olive oil, adding onion and garlic until softened.
- Add Flavor: Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, herbs, seasonings, and simmer.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding Parmesan cheese.
- Finish and Serve: Heat through, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Enhance with cream or butter for extra richness.
- Substitute turkey or sausage for beef.
- Great for make-ahead meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
