Description
Beef Tomato Pasta is a classic comfort dish that brings the essence of Italian home cooking to your table. This hearty meal features flavorful ground beef simmered with aromatic garlic, fresh vegetables, and a luscious tomato sauce—perfectly clinging to your favorite pasta. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe balances robust flavors with easy preparation, making it a must-have in your culinary collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef chuck
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 1 can pulverized tomatoes
- 2 cans tomato sauce base
- 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- Various Italian herbs (basil, oregano)
- Regular spaghetti noodles
Instructions
- Sauté onions and green peppers in olive oil over medium heat until softened.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Mix in herbs and spices, then add both types of tomatoes.
- Simmer the sauce on low for an hour to meld flavors.
- Cook spaghetti in boiling water until al dente; drain.
- Combine the pasta with the sauce while hot and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize with your favorite vegetables or spices for added flavor. For meal prep, this dish keeps well in the fridge or freezer.