Beef Pasta in Tomato Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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8 ounces pasta
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1/2 sweet onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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1 tablespoon instant bouillon cube (chicken or beef)
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15 ounces marinara tomato sauce
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1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
# Instructions:
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In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic, bouillon, and Italian seasoning, cooking until fragrant for about 1 minute.
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Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Crumble the beef as it cooks and drain any excess fat.
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Stir in marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes.
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Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Stir the cooked pasta into the sauce.
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Mix in chopped parsley and grated parmesan until melted, about 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Use a pasta shape that holds sauce well, such as penne or rigatoni.
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To enhance flavor, add a pinch of crushed fennel seeds or cayenne for spice.
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For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with sliced mushrooms.