Description
A simple and satisfying pasta dish packed with protein from lean ground beef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound whole wheat pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: beef pasta, high protein, ground beef, pasta recipe, easy dinner, weeknight meal