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Quick Penne with Classic Meat Sauce

A classic pasta dish with a rich tomato and beef sauce, just like Nonna used to make!

Monday · Mar 2
25 min
4 servings
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Monday · Mar 2

Quick Penne with Classic Meat Sauce

A classic pasta dish with a rich tomato and beef sauce, just like Nonna used to make!

Cooking instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
  3. While beef cooks, finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes and dried oregano to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it gently bubble while the pasta cooks.
  5. Add penne pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente.
  6. Drain pasta and add directly to the meat sauce. Stir to combine. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.