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Beef Pasta in Tomato Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A hearty and flavorful pasta dish featuring lean ground beef in a rich tomato sauce, topped with Parmesan and fresh parsley.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 ounces pasta

Oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Beef

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

Vegetables

  • 1 2 sweet onion sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon instant bouillon cube (chicken or beef)

Sauce

  • 1 15-ounce can marinara tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt (and freshly ground black pepper, to taste)
  • to taste black pepper

Cheese & Garnish

  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook onion until translucent, then add garlic, bouillon, and Italian seasoning; cook until fragrant.
  • Add ground beef, cook until browned, then drain excess fat and stir in marinara sauce; simmer for 8 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then mix in cooked pasta, Parmesan, and parsley; serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or grated cheese on top.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Beef, Pasta, Tomato Sauce