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Ground Beef Pasta

A quick and hearty weeknight dinner of penne tossed with seasoned ground beef in a rich tomato sauce, finished with a hint of rosemary.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
580
Protein
32g
Ground Beef Pasta
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Ingredients

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 24 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 12 oz penne and cook until al dente, about 11 minutes, then drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    While the pasta cooks, heat the 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink, about 6 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in the 24 oz tomato sauce and 1 tsp dried rosemary. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Add the cooked penne to the skillet and toss to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1 minute to warm through, then season with the 1 tsp salt and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • colander

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