Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add penne and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté Onions and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions until translucent, then add minced garlic until golden.
- 3. Brown the Ground Beef: Increase heat to medium-high. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart (about 6-8 minutes).
- 4. Create the Sauce: Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 5. Toss in Pasta: Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce mixture in the skillet, ensuring every piece is coated.
- 6. Serve: Dish out portions and sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg