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Ground Beef Pasta Recipe in Tomato Sauce

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This Ground Beef Pasta in Tomato Sauce is a quick and hearty one-pot meal combining savory ground beef, pasta, and a rich, seasoned tomato sauce—perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
  • Fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté onions until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up. Drain excess grease if needed.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a separate pot until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain pasta.
  7. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to combine. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
  8. Simmer for a few minutes more. Serve topped with Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey or sausage as a variation.
  • Add spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra veggies.
  • Stir in a splash of cream or ricotta for a creamy version.

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