Beef-Tomato Skillet with Pasta

Name: Beef-Tomato Skillet with Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean); 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 28 ounce crushed tomatoes (canned); 2 cup water; 8 ounce spaghetti (broken into halves); 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 2 slice garlic bread (store-bought); 2 cup mixed green salad (pre-washed); 2 tablespoon Italian dressing

A hearty Italian-inspired skillet meal featuring seasoned ground beef, rich crushed tomatoes, and quick-cooking pasta, served with garlic bread and a fresh green salad for a complete and easy dinner.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.09/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon dried basil
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
28 ounce crushed tomatoes (canned)
2 cup water
8 ounce spaghetti (broken into halves)
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
2 slice garlic bread (store-bought)
2 cup mixed green salad (pre-washed)
2 tablespoon Italian dressing

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in chopped yellow onion and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion softens and garlic is fragrant.
Add dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir for 1 minute.
Pour in crushed tomatoes and water (or beef broth). Bring to a simmer.
Add the broken spaghetti to the skillet, stirring to submerge it in the sauce. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed. If needed, add a splash more water during cooking.
While pasta simmers, prepare the garlic bread according to package instructions. Toss mixed green salad with Italian dressing.
Remove skillet from heat. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot with garlic bread and green salad.

Notes

For best results, use quick-cooking spaghetti if available, or break regular spaghetti into smaller pieces. Leftovers reheat well.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 590
Protein: 37.1 g
Carbohydrates: 54.8 g
Fat: 25.4 g
Fiber: 7.2 g
Sodium: 820 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.9 g
Sugar: 10.3 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg