Ground Beef Pasta: Easy Recipe for a Cozy Family Dinner
A hearty and comforting dish perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add garlic powder and onion powder, stirring to combine.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- Mix the drained pasta into the skillet with the beef.
- Add marinara sauce and stir to combine; heat through.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and let it melt before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be topped with grated Parmesan for extra flavor.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg