Easy Penne with Ground Beef Tomato Sauce

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This easy penne with ground beef tomato sauce recipe is a delicious and satisfying dish that can be prepared in no time. Made with simple ingredients, it is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of tender penne pasta and flavorful ground beef in a rich tomato sauce is sure to please the whole family. With just a few steps, you can have a hearty and comforting meal on the table in no time.

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Easy penne with ground beef tomato sauce recipe details

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Get this going just before the pre-game show starts, and you’ll have a hearty pasta meal ready by kickoff.
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 penne 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 penne: 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 penne is cooked, drain it and put it in a large bowl. Add the sauce. Serve!