Dairy-Free Fusilli Pasta with Meat Sauce
Savor the comforting flavors of this Dairy-Free Fusilli Pasta with Meat Sauce, a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish that skips the dairy without sacrificing taste! Perfectly cooked fusilli is tossed in a robust meat sauce made from tender ground beef, sweet crushed tomatoes, and aromatic garlic. Enhanced by a medley of dried herbs like oregano and basil, plus a hint of spice from red pepper flakes, this recipe offers rich, bold flavors in every bite. Ideal for weeknight dinners or gatherings, it’s ready in just 45 minutes and garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish. Family-friendly and allergy-conscious, this dish ensures everyone at the table will leave satisfied.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fusilli pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, and dried basil into the meat mixture.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to develop flavors and thicken slightly.
Once the sauce is ready, toss with the cooked fusilli pasta until well coated.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your dairy-free fusilli pasta with meat sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2707 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.6 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.6 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2775 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 303.1 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.8 g | ||
| Protein | 127.5 g | 255% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 3888 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
