Ground Beef Pasta
Calories: 25
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings
Description
This Ground Beef Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender pasta with savory ground beef, onions, celery, and garlic in a rich tomato-based sauce. Topped with a trio of cheeses—Parmesan, cheddar, and Gruyere—this dish is hearty and satisfying, perfect for a cozy family dinner. With its versatile nature, you can easily customize this recipe with your favorite vegetables, spices, or cheese for a delicious twist on a classic pasta dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450 g) Ground beef
- 1 large Onion chopped
- 2 large Celery ribs chopped
- 2 large Garlic cloves minced
- 4 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 cups (470 ml) Beef broth
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2 tbsp Parsley
- 6 Basil leaves
- ½ tsp Salt to taste
- ½ tsp Black pepper powder
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup Shredded Gruyere cheese
- 12 ounces (340 g) Penne pasta
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.1 pound Ground beef
- Add Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and celery to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.1 large Onion, 2 large Celery ribs
- Add Garlic and Tomato Paste: Add the minced garlic and tomato paste to the skillet. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.2 large Garlic cloves, 4 tbsp Tomato paste
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the beef broth, then add the bay leaves, fresh parsley, and basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.2 cups Beef broth, 2 Bay leaves, 2 tbsp Parsley, 6 Basil leaves, ½ tsp Salt , ½ tsp Black pepper powder
- Cook the Pasta: Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 11 minutes. Drain the pasta and set it aside.12 ounces Penne pasta
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet with the ground beef mixture. Stir to combine, allowing the pasta to soak up some of the sauce.
- Add Cheese: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded Gruyere cheese until melted and well combined.¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese, ½ cup Shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup Shredded Gruyere cheese
- Serve: If desired, serve the ground beef pasta hot, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
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