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Quick Pasta Supper Recipe

Comfort food at its best! This quick and easy pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Using your favorite pasta shape (fusili, rotini, elbow, or penne all work great!), this recipe features a flavorful ground beef sauce with sauteed vegetables. Customize it with your preferred cheese and sides for a complete and satisfying meal. Try the beef stroganoff variation for a fun twist!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 512.5 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Pasta Supper

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How to Make Quick Pasta Supper

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), and 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in 1 (24-ounce) jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce, 1 (14.5-ounce) can of diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, simmer for 20 minutes (or up to 1 hour for a richer flavor).
  7. While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta according to package directions. (Usually about 8-10 minutes.)
  8. Drain the cooked pasta.
  9. Return the drained pasta to the large pot.
  10. Stir the sauce into the pasta, or serve the sauce separately.
  11. Serve immediately with freshly grated parmesan, mozzarella, or cheddar cheese, homemade biscuits (optional), and a green salad (optional).
  12. **Beef Stroganoff Variation:** Substitute 2 (10.75-ounce) cans of cream of mushroom soup and 1 (12-ounce) can of evaporated milk for the tomatoes and spaghetti sauce. Use 1 (12-ounce) package of egg noodles instead of regular pasta. Omit the parsley and basil. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

28g

Carbs

20g

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