Ground Beef Pasta
Easy, flavorful, and ready in about 25 minutes using everyday ingredients. It's perfect for simple family dinners!
Ingredients
- 8-10 ounces pasta any shape
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium yellow onion chopped
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra to serve
- fresh chopped parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water, add a generous pinch of salt, and cook pasta to al dente, according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, set a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and onion. Cook for about 5 minutes, crumbling the meat into pieces as you go
- When the meat is mostly browned and the onions are tender, stir in the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes, followed by the tomato sauce. Stir well and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in the cream until warmed through, then add the drained pasta and the Parmesan. Toss well and season with salt and pepper to taste. (I usually start with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and about 10 cranks of fresh-ground black pepper.)
- Serve right away with more Parmesan and chopped parsley, as desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Beef substitutions: If using ground beef, you do not need to add extra butter or oil for this recipe. The meat will almost immediately render enough fat on its own for the onion to cook properly. If you've chosen to substitute ground turkey or chicken, warm a drizzle of olive oil in the skillet before adding the meat.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 481 kcal, Carbohydrates: 52 g, Protein: 36 g, Fat: 14 g, Saturated Fat: 7 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g, Trans Fat: 0.4 g, Cholesterol: 93 mg, Sodium: 727 mg, Potassium: 952 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 7 g, Vitamin A: 852 IU, Vitamin C: 10 mg, Calcium: 116 mg, Iron: 5 mg