Description
A hearty and comforting beef pasta in tomato sauce, also known as beef ragu pasta. This dish combines tender beef with rich tomato sauce and pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain pasta and mix with the beef sauce.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a lighter version.
- Fresh herbs can replace dried ones for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef pasta, tomato sauce, beef ragu, pasta recipe, Italian pasta