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Easy Minced Beef Pasta – Quick Dinner Idea

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A quick and easy minced beef and pasta dish simmered in a savory tomato sauce with garlic, onion, and herbs. Perfect for weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 300g (10 oz) pasta (penne, rotini, etc.)

  • 500g (1 lb) ground beef

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes or 1½ cups passata

  • 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian herbs

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Optional: ½ tsp chili flakes, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

  • Optional: ½ cup grated cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.

  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.

  3. Add ground beef, cook until browned. Season with herbs, salt, pepper.

  4. Stir in tomato paste and chopped tomatoes. Simmer 10–15 minutes.

  5. Toss in cooked pasta and combine. Add pasta water if needed.

  6. Stir in cheese (optional), garnish, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Add vegetables for extra nutrition.

  • Use plant-based mince for a vegetarian version.

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days.

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