Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 12 oz spaghetti or penne
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Increase heat slightly, add ground beef, and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a separate pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain pasta (reserve some pasta water) and combine with the sauce in the skillet. Use reserved water if needed to loosen the mixture.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1½ cups)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg