Quick and Easy One-Pan Pasta with Savory Meat Sauce

Name: Quick and Easy One-Pan Pasta with Savory Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400 grams Pasta (Penne, spaghetti, or fusilli work well); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 medium Onion (Finely chopped); 3 cloves Garlic (Minced); 300 grams Ground Beef or Chicken (Lean ground meat is recommended); 400 grams Crushed Tomatoes (1 can); 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste; 250 ml Water or Vegetable Broth; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste); 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (Or to taste); 0.25 cup Fresh Basil (Chopped, for garnish (optional)); 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated, for serving (optional))

This recipe delivers a delicious, simple, and fast pasta dish, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. It combines al dente pasta with a rich tomato and ground meat sauce, designed for maximum flavor with minimal effort.

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Sautéing Onions and Garlic

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

50m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

Arabic

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

28g

Protein

55g

Carbs

19g

Fat

Browning Ground Meat

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Sauce Simmering with Pasta

Instructions

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Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Ensure water is well-salted for flavorful pasta from the start.
2
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
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While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
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Sautéing onions slowly brings out their sweetness.
3
Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for another minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
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Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for another minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
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Garlic burns quickly, so keep an eye on it.
4
Add the ground meat to the pan and break it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, draining any excess fat.
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Add the ground meat to the pan and break it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, draining any excess fat.
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Browning the meat thoroughly adds depth of flavor.
5
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water or broth, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
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Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water or broth, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
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Ensure all ingredients are well combined before simmering.
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Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
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Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
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A longer simmer makes the sauce richer and more flavorful.
7
Add the drained pasta to the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
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Add the drained pasta to the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
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Pasta water helps the sauce cling better to the pasta and thickens it slightly.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Garnish immediately before serving for best presentation and flavor.