Description
Hearty ground beef pasta with rich tomato sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners. This one-pan meal combines seasoned ground beef with pasta in a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown ground beef for 6-8 minutes, breaking apart with a spoon.
- 3. Add onion to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 4. Add garlic and bell pepper, cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 5. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until darkened.
- 6. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
- 7. Season with Italian seasoning, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- 8. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until sauce thickens.
- 9. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add pasta water if needed for consistency.
- 10. Remove from heat and stir in basil and half the Parmesan.
- 11. Serve garnished with remaining Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Add fresh herbs after reheating for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g