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Pasta Ground Beef Recipes

This classic ground beef pasta skillet is a quick and comforting weeknight dinner. Hearty ground beef is cooked with onions, garlic, and Italian spices, then simmered with tomato sauce and tossed with tender pasta. All made in one skillet for easy cleanup!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 530
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 300 grams pasta (penne or rotini) You can use any short pasta like rigatoni, fusilli, or farfalle.
  • 400 grams ground beef (80/20 lean) Can swap out for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter dish.
  • 1 medium yellow onion Diced. About 120 grams.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 400 milliliters tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon of dried basil or oregano.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Plus more for pasta water.
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Chopped.
  • 40 grams Parmesan cheese Grated.

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet (12-inch)
  • 1 Medium saucepan
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 Strainer/colander

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
  4. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and optional red pepper flakes over the beef. Stir well.
  5. Pour in the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it cook for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  6. Add the cooked, drained pasta to the sauce in the skillet. Toss to coat evenly, and cook for 2 more minutes so the pasta absorbs flavor.
  7. Remove from heat. Sprinkle chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
  8. Serve hot in bowls and garnish with additional Parmesan if desired.

Notes

You can use any short pasta like rigatoni, fusilli, or farfalle.
For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon of dried basil or oregano.
Swap out ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter dish.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.