Easy Orecchiette with Ground Beef Tomato Sauce

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Recipe intro

This easy orecchiette with ground beef tomato sauce recipe is a delicious and satisfying dish that can be prepared in no time. The combination of tender pasta and flavorful ground beef tomato sauce creates a hearty and comforting meal. With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving a homemade Italian meal. The orecchiette pasta adds a unique twist to the dish, as its small ear-like shape helps to hold onto the sauce.

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Easy orecchiette with ground beef tomato sauce recipe details

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These small pasta disks will scoop up bits of meat better than a Gold Glove first baseman scoops low throws.
Ready in: 1 hour

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans peeled tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 pound dry orecchiette pasta (one box)

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 25 mins | Extra time: 30 mins

1. Brown ground beef in skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat. Set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat.
3. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic. Cook until the onions start to get soft (but before they get brown), about five minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mash up the whole tomatoes into smaller chunks.
5. Keep heating sauce until it starts to bubble (a.k.a. simmer), then turn the heat to low, and simmer uncovered. After 20 minutes, add the reserved ground beef, then simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
6. For the orecchiette: A good time to start boiling the water is just before you add the tomatoes to the sauce. Fill a large pot with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for the time directed on the pasta box.
7. When the orecchiette is cooked, drain it and put it in a large bowl. Add the sauce. Serve!