Description
A hearty and flavorful ground beef pasta cooked in a rich tomato and beef broth sauce, enhanced with Italian seasoning and fresh parsley. This one-pot meal is easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting dinner.
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 teaspoon 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 in the ground beef and crumble it. Cook until partially browned.
- Add onion and garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pan, and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook until the beef is fully cooked through and the onion has softened.
- Add spices and liquids: Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, then pour in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and chopped parsley, reserving some parsley for garnish. Stir everything together.
- Add pasta and cook: Add the pasta to the sauce, stirring so that the pasta is fully submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring often to prevent sticking. If the sauce thickens too much before the pasta cooks, stir in 1/4 cup additional broth as needed.
- Finish and serve: Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the parmesan cheese and Greek yogurt (if using) until fully combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with extra parmesan cheese and reserved parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Greek yogurt is optional; use full-fat and room temperature to prevent graininess when mixed into the hot sauce.
- For a creamy sauce without Greek yogurt, stir in 1/4 to 1/3 cup of heavy cream.
- Stir regularly while simmering to prevent pasta from sticking to the pan.
- If the sauce becomes too thick during cooking, add extra broth gradually to maintain consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
