Apples And Ground Beef Pasta Recipe

A comforting and flavorful pasta dish perfect for chilly evenings! This recipe combines savory ground beef with sweet apples and warming spices for a unique taste sensation. Inspired by a Weight Watchers recipe, this hearty meal is easy to make and even better the next day!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 359.8 kcal
Protein 37g
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Ingredients for Apples And Ground Beef Pasta

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 medium apples
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • two 14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • Cumin
  • Cinnamon
  • Ground Cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Sugar
  • 1 pound whole wheat pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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How to Make Apples And Ground Beef Pasta

  1. Cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble 1 pound of ground beef into the skillet and brown, breaking it up with a spoon. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Once the pasta is cooked, rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside.
  4. Drain off any excess fat from the ground beef skillet.
  5. Add two 14.5 ounce cans of diced tomatoes (undrained), 2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), peeled, cored, and diced, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to the skillet.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the apples are tender. Stir occasionally.
  7. Serve the delicious sauce over the cooked pasta.
  8. Enjoy immediately, or savor the even more flavorful leftovers the next day!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

53g

Fat

17g

Carbs

18g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Apples And Ground Beef Pasta?

Apples And Ground Beef Pasta takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Apples And Ground Beef Pasta?

Apples And Ground Beef Pasta has approximately 359.8 calories per serving, with about 37 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Apples And Ground Beef Pasta?

The key ingredients for Apples And Ground Beef Pasta are Ground Beef, Apples, Onion, Garlic Cloves, Diced Tomatoes, Cumin. See the full list with measurements above.

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