Dairy-Free Macaroni with Meat Sauce
Savor the comforting flavors of classic pasta night with this Dairy-Free Macaroni with Meat Sauce, a hearty and wholesome recipe perfect for those avoiding dairy. Featuring tender macaroni tossed in a robust meat sauce made with lean ground beef, crushed tomatoes, and aromatic spices like oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes, this dish is bursting with Italian-inspired flavor. The recipe is wonderfully simple yet satisfying, with a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and a total of 30 minutes to cook. Ideal for family dinners or meal preps, it's garnished with fresh parsley for a final touch of color and freshness. Plus, it's crafted entirely dairy-free, making it a thoughtful option for guests with dietary restrictions. Whether you're looking for a healthier dinner alternative or a crowd-pleasing comfort food, this easy pasta recipe checks all the boxes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dairy-free macaroni pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to 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 sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 7 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add the drained macaroni to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta with the meat sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.2 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 281 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 3704 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.5 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.4 g | ||
| Protein | 124.0 g | 248% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 23.7 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 3468 mg | 74% | |
*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.
