🍲 Description
This Savory Beef & Veggie Pasta is a hearty, satisfying dish combining tender pasta, seasoned ground beef, and colorful vegetables in a rich, flavorful sauce. It’s a complete meal in one bowl—perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
😍 Flavor & Experience
Juicy beef, perfectly cooked pasta, and vibrant veggies come together in a savory, slightly tangy sauce. Every bite is rich, balanced, and packed with bold flavor.
⏱️ Prep: 15 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 40 min
🍽️ Servings: 4–6
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Calories: 520 kcal | Protein: 32g
🛒 Ingredients
300g pasta (penne or spaghetti) 🍝
500g ground beef 🥩
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 bell pepper (sliced)
1 zucchini (chopped)
1 cup mushrooms (sliced) 🍄
1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional) 🌶️
Salt & black pepper
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan 🧀
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
Cook pasta
Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Cook beef
Heat olive oil in a pan. Brown ground beef until fully cooked.
Sauté veggies
Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms. Cook until softened.
Build sauce
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices. Simmer 10–15 minutes.
Combine
Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well.
Finish
Sprinkle Parmesan and garnish with parsley.
Serve hot
Enjoy immediately!
💡 Pro Tips
Add spinach for extra nutrients 🥬
Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option
Top with extra cheese for richness 🧀
Let sauce simmer longer for deeper flavor 🔥
