Description
This Ground Beef Pasta in Tomato Sauce is a quick and satisfying dinner idea…
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the finely chopped onion…
- Next, introduce the ground beef into the skillet. Use a spatula to break the beef apart as it cooks…
- Once the beef is cooked through, stir in the tomato paste. Cooking the paste for 2-3 minutes…
- Let the sauce simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes…
- During the final minutes of the sauce simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil…
- Transfer the drained rigatoni directly into the skillet with the sauce. Gently stir to combine everything well…
- Dish out the pasta into bowls or onto plates. If desired, top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped herbs…
Notes
This recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings or meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Protein: 30 g