Fusilli Pasta with Meat Sauce

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this hearty and flavorful Fusilli Pasta with Meat Sauce! This classic Italian-inspired dish combines perfectly cooked fusilli pasta with a rich and savory meat sauce made from ground beef, fragrant garlic, and tender onions. Simmered with tomato paste, canned tomatoes, and a medley of aromatic herbs like oregano and basil, this sauce is infused with depth and warmth in every bite. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves takes this comforting meal to the next level. Ready in just 50 minutes, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between quick preparation and satisfying flavor, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings. Impress your family or guests with this crowd-pleasing pasta dish that’s as delicious as it is easy to make!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams fusilli pasta
• 500 grams ground beef
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 800 grams canned tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese
• 5 leaves fresh basil

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

Cook the fusilli pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

While the pasta is cooking, finely chop the onion and garlic.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the chopped onions to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until they become translucent.

Step 6

Add the garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 7

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet.

Step 8

Cook the beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it's browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 9

Drain excess fat from the skillet, if necessary.

Step 10

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 11

Add the canned tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.

Step 12

Stir the sauce well and bring it to a gentle simmer.

Step 13

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 14

Add the cooked fusilli pasta to the skillet with the meat sauce.

Step 15

Toss the pasta and sauce together until the fusilli is well coated.

Step 16

Serve the pasta in bowls, garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.

Step 17

Enjoy your homemade fusilli pasta with meat sauce!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1982 grams (1982.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3579

Total Fat 175.30g	225%
Saturated Fat 60.10g	301%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.50g
Cholesterol 406mg	135%
Sodium 4105mg	178%
Total Carbohydrate 341.90g	124%
Dietary Fiber 31.20g	111%
Total Sugars 42.60g
Protein 159.30g	319%

Vitamin D 31IU	155%
Calcium 930mg	72%
Iron 22mg	123%
Potassium 3727mg	79%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.0%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 38.2%