Simple Minced Meat and Tomato Pasta
Under 30 MinsHigh ProteinDinnerKid-Friendly • Comfort FoodItalian
Easy
30min
550kcal
4people
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A quick, comforting, step-by-step pasta dish featuring savory minced meat and a rustic fresh tomato sauce.
Welcome to your new favorite weeknight dinner: this Simple Minced Meat and Tomato Pasta. When you need a hearty, comforting meal without spending hours in the kitchen, this Simple Minced Meat and Tomato Pasta is the perfect solution. Fresh tomatoes bring a bright, natural sweetness to the savory minced meat, creating a perfectly balanced meat sauce that clings beautifully to every single noodle. Making this Simple Minced Meat and Tomato Pasta at home allows you to control the ingredients, skipping the preservatives found in jarred sauces while building incredible flavor from scratch using everyday pantry staples like onion, garlic, and fragrant Italian herbs. The secret to the rich depth in this dish is letting the meat brown properly before adding your fresh tomatoes and rich tomato paste. As the fresh tomatoes break down on the stove, they create a rustic, chunky texture that makes the sauce feel authentic and homemade. Whether you are cooking for a family, prepping meals for the week, or simply craving a classic Italian-inspired comfort dish, this recipe delivers maximum satisfaction with minimal effort. You can also customize it by tossing in extra vegetables or finishing it with a generous snowfall of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano. Enjoy a warm, satisfying bowl of goodness that proves simple ingredients often make the very best meals!
Ingredients
- 500 g Minced Meat
- 450 g Tomatoes (about 3 medium tomatoes)
- 350 g Pasta
- 150 g Onion (1 medium onion)
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- 1Step 1: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to the package directions, then drain.
- 2Step 2: While the pasta cooks, finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the tomatoes.
- 3Step 3: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4Step 4: Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft, then stir in the minced garlic for 1 minute.
- 5Step 5: Add the minced meat to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until fully browned.
- 6Step 6: Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 7Step 7: Reduce the heat to low and let the meat sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes until it thickens.
- 8Step 8: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the meat sauce until well coated, then serve warm.
Chef's Tips
- •If the sauce gets too thick while simmering, stir in a splash of the starchy pasta cooking water to thin it out.
- •Top with a sprinkle of grated Parmigiano Reggiano just before serving for an extra layer of savory flavor.
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