Description
A comforting and hearty Ground Beef Pasta recipe featuring lean ground beef simmered with onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed tomatoes, combined with pasta for a filling and flavorful meal. Finished with Parmesan cheese and optional Greek yogurt for creaminess.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and cook beef: Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a deep large skillet, Dutch oven, or pot. When the oil is hot, add the ground beef and crumble it as it cooks.
- Add onion and garlic: When the beef is partially cooked, add the diced onion and grated garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until the beef is fully cooked and the onions are softened.
- Add spices and liquids: Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, then stir in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and chopped parsley. Reserve some parsley for garnish.
- Cook pasta in sauce: Add the pasta into the sauce, making sure it is fully submerged. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes until pasta is al dente. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. Add additional beef broth in 1/4 cup increments if sauce thickens too much before pasta is done.
- Finish with cheese and yogurt: Remove from heat and stir in the shredded parmesan cheese and plain Greek yogurt (if using) until fully incorporated.
- Season and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with extra parmesan cheese and reserved parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Greek yogurt is optional; if used, opt for full-fat and bring it to room temperature before adding to avoid grainy texture.
- For a creamy sauce without Greek yogurt, substitute with 1/4 to 1/3 cup heavy cream stirred in at the end.
- Stir frequently during pasta cooking to prevent sticking to the pot.
- Use low sodium beef broth to control salt levels in the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
