Tuscani Meaty Marinara Pasta
Tuscani Meaty Marinara Pasta is a classic Italian dish featuring tender pasta combined with a rich and savory meaty marinara sauce, offering a delightful burst of flavors and textures in every bite.
Servings: 4
Calories: 450kcal
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Medium-sized saucepan for the marinara sauce
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Knife and cutting board for chopping vegetables
- Colander for draining the pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) penne pasta (or any pasta of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon (optional for added spice)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot of salted water until it boils, then cook the pasta following the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta using a colander and set it aside.
- In a saucepan of medium size, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and cook them until they turn translucent through sautéing.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the ground beef and cook until it's browned and cooked through. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Add the dried oregano, dried basil, crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper into the mixture. Stir everything together, bring it to a simmer, and let it cook for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing it gently until all the pasta is coated with the meaty marinara sauce.
- Serve the Tuscani Meaty Marinara Pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.