Modern Pasta Meat Delight

About this recipe

This updated pasta meat delight combines savory ground beef with a rich tomato sauce and perfectly cooked pasta for a delicious, hearty meal. Following contemporary cooking best practices, this dish promises to be a family favorite with enhanced flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 ounces pasta
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.

3. 3

   Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.

4. 4

   Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; simmer for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

6. 6

   Mix cooked pasta into the sauce and combine well.

7. 7

   Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.