Description
A simple and quick pasta dish perfect for busy weeknights, designed for meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot or let cool completely before portioning into meal prep containers.
Notes
- This recipe can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, meal prep, busy weeknights, quick dinner, easy recipe, Italian-American