Hearty Beef Pasta

Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this rich and savory Hearty Beef Pasta, the perfect weeknight dinner for busy families or a cozy night in. Featuring tender ground beef, aromatic garlic and onions, and a robust tomato-based sauce infused with dried oregano and basil, this recipe offers a delightful medley of classic Italian-inspired flavors. Tossed with al dente pasta and finished with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and vibrant parsley, every bite is a satisfying harmony of textures and tastes. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pot delight is easy to make, hearty enough to feed a crowd, and pairs perfectly with a crispy green salad or a slice of garlic bread. A comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that combines simplicity and flavor, this recipe is guaranteed to be a favorite in your dinner rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 250 ml beef broth
• 400 grams pasta (e.g., penne or rigatoni)
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.

Step 2

Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until the beef is browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Step 5

Drain excess fat if necessary and add canned diced tomatoes and tomato paste to the skillet.

Step 6

Sprinkle in oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Pour in the beef broth, bring the mixture to a simmer, and let it cook for about 15 minutes to thicken the sauce and merge the flavors.

Step 8

Meanwhile, in a large pot, boil water and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 9

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the beef sauce and stir well to coat the pasta.

Step 10

Serve the beef pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1839.6 grams (1839.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2545

Total Fat 162.40g	208%
Saturated Fat 58.20g	291%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.10g
Cholesterol 403mg	134%
Sodium 5062mg	220%
Total Carbohydrate 138.20g	50%
Dietary Fiber 17.50g	63%
Total Sugars 25.40g
Protein 134.40g	269%

Vitamin D 31IU	155%
Calcium 893mg	69%
Iron 19mg	103%
Potassium 2675mg	57%

*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: 57.3%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 21.7%