Description
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Ingredients
- Pasta: 1 pound
- Tomato sauce: 2 cups
- Ground beef: 1 pound
- Onion: 1, chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup, grated
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Basil: 1/4 cup, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Drain pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
- Use any type of pasta you prefer.
- Add vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers to the sauce.
- For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley instead of basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams