Description
Celebrate Father’s Day with a delightful and budget-friendly pasta dish that features savory ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and fresh basil. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for creating memorable moments around the dinner table without straining your wallet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice (spaghetti or penne)
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 24 oz marinara sauce (store-bought)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and let it simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing until each piece is evenly coated in sauce.
- Garnish with chopped basil and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider sautéing minced garlic or onions with the meat. You can also swap ground beef for turkey or plant-based proteins like tofu for a vegetarian option.