Oil-Free Beef and Tomato Pasta

This oil-free Beef and Tomato Pasta is an easy yet delicious meal that can be prepared in just 15 minutes! It’s packed with flavor from herbs like oregano and basil as well as juicy tomatoes for a satisfying dinner that won’t leave you feeling weighed down by added fat! Enjoy it hot with grated Parmesan cheese if desired!

Cooking Equipment:

• Large skillet • Pot • Wooden spoon • Colander

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Cuisine:

Italian

Keywords:

Beef, Tomato, Pasta, Oil-Free, Quick

Meal:

Main Course

Cooking Method:

Stovetop

Dietary Restrictions:

Oil-Free

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Ingredients:

120g ground beef

1/2 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 cup canned diced tomatoes with juice

2 tablespoons tomato sauce or ketchup (optional)

120g dry pasta of your choice (e.g. penne or macaroni)

Cooking Instructions:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.

Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

Add the oregano, basil and red pepper flakes (if using) and stir to combine.

Add the tomato paste and diced tomatoes with juice and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened slightly.

Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat and add the pasta of your choice. Cook according to package instructions until al dente (tender but still firm). Drain well and set aside.

Once the sauce has thickened slightly, add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce and stir to combine everything together well. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until heated through completely before serving hot with grated Parmesan cheese if desired!

Nutrition:

Calories – 456 kcal; Protein – 24g; Fat – 8g; Carbohydrates – 63g; Fiber – 5g; Sodium – 719mg

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Did You Know?

Seafood is popular in coastal regions of Italy, and dishes such as spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams) and risotto ai frutti di mare (seafood risotto) are favorites.