To make a delicious pasta with ground beef, you’ll need a few ingredients and a simple cooking process that brings out deep, savory flavors. Here’s a straightforward recipe for a classic pasta and ground beef dish:
Pasta with Ground Beef
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound (500g) ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried basil (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for a bit of heat)
- 1 can (14 oz/400g) crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup beef or vegetable broth (for extra flavor and sauce consistency)
- 1/2 pound (225g) pasta of choice (like penne, spaghetti, or shells)
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving