Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce

Name: Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 pound penne pasta (use rice pasta for gluten-free version); Salt; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups chopped onion (from about 1 large onion); 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (blend of dried basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, and savory); Dash red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme (or a pinch of dried); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound (16% fat) ground beef; 3 fresh basil leaves, chopped (or a 1/2 teaspoon of dried); 2 1/2 cups canned chunky tomato sauce (almost 1 28-ounce can, Muir Glen brand if you can get it); 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:45min

So easy! Penne pasta tossed with a simple tomato sauce with ground beef, onions, Italian seasoning, garlic, and basil. This penne pasta dish is a perfect, budget-friendly, midweek meal that everyone will love.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:11:46 GMT