Tomato Beef Pasta
This easy Tomato Beef Pasta recipe is a family favorite for dinner, combining ground beef, pasta, and a savory tomato sauce.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
Ground Beef and Vegetables
- 16 ounces lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce and Pasta
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 46 ounces tomato juice
- 16 ounces pasta (rotini, penne or elbow)
- freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the beef; spoon off the fat and discard. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté for a few minutes, until the vegetables get tender.
- Sprinkle on the chili powder, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Add the ketchup and tomato juice and stir.
- Pour in the pasta (dry) and stir to coat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until al dente (about 20 minutes). Stir occasionally to make sure that the juice is cooking the noodles evenly.
- Add water a half cup at a time if more liquid is needed (I usually use about 1 cup water).
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg
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