Description
This Beef and Mushroom Pasta is a warm, comforting dish made with tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and a rich tomato sauce that coats every bite of pasta. It’s simple, hearty, and perfect for cozy family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g pasta
- 400 g ground beef
- 300 g mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 400 g crushed tomatoes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh parsley or basil for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
- Heat olive oil in a wide pan and sauté the onion until soft.
- Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, break it apart, and cook until browned.
- Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Add mushrooms and cook until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for one minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
- Serve warm with fresh herbs and olive oil.
Notes
You can add a splash of cream for a richer sauce or chili flakes for heat. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently with a little water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg