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30-Minute Ground Beef Pasta: A Flavor-Packed Family Favorite

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A quick and flavorful ground beef pasta with wide egg noodles, tomatoes, and herbs. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz wide egg noodles (or pappardelle-style pasta)
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, if beef is lean)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup beef broth (or water)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil (plus more for topping)
  • Optional: 1 tbsp butter (for extra gloss), grated Parmesan for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook noodles until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
  3. Sauté aromatics: Add onion to the skillet (and olive oil if needed). Cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Build the sauce: Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Add Italian seasoning, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour in beef broth and simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly saucy.
  5. Toss it together: Add drained noodles to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding a splash of reserved pasta water as needed to loosen and gloss the sauce.
  6. Finish & serve: Stir in chopped parsley/basil (and butter if using). Taste and adjust salt/pepper. Serve hot with Parmesan if you like.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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