Description
A comforting and family-friendly dish featuring seasoned ground beef, vegetables, and pasta, perfect for casual dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups pasta (elbow, rotini, or your preference)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing until softened, roughly 4-5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef, cooking until browned. Use a spoon to break up the meat as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), beef broth, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the pasta. Stir well to combine, ensuring the pasta is submerged in the liquid.
- Cover with a lid and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook according to pasta package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, adding additional broth or water as needed to keep the mixture saucy.
Notes
This dish can be served with shredded cheese or fresh herbs. Stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freezes for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground beef, pasta, family dinner, comfort food, easy recipe