Here’s a hearty Beef Pasta recipe—perfect for a quick, satisfying weeknight meal 🍝🥩
🍝 Beef Pasta (Serves 4)
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz / 170 g) tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- Optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms or 1 cup bell pepper
Instructions
1. Cook Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare Beef Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion (and optional mushrooms/bell peppers) until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef, breaking it into small pieces, and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 10–15 minutes, until sauce thickens slightly.
3. Combine & Serve
- Toss cooked pasta with the beef sauce, or serve sauce over pasta.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Creamy version: stir in ¼ cup heavy cream or cream cheese for a richer sauce.
- Vegetable boost: add zucchini, spinach, or peas to the sauce.
- One-pan shortcut: cook pasta directly in the sauce with a little extra water or broth.
If you want, I can also give a quick 20-minute Beef Pasta skillet version, where everything cooks together in one pan for minimal cleanup.
Do you want me to do that?
