Description
A comforting and savory dish, this Beef Pasta in Tomato Sauce recipe is a hearty and satisfying meal that is easy to make. Perfect for a family dinner or gathering with friends, this Italian-inspired pasta dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)
Beef Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
Additional:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Beef Sauce: In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary. Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, sugar, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors develop.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce until well coated.
- Serve: Serve hot topped with grated Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- You can use ground pork or Italian sausage instead of beef for a variation.
- For a creamier sauce, stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- This dish pairs well with garlic bread or a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
