Fettuccine with Meat Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this hearty and flavorful Fettuccine with Meat Sauce recipe! Featuring tender fettuccine noodles enveloped in a rich, savory tomato-based meat sauce, this dish is a family favorite that's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Seasoned with aromatic herbs like oregano and basil, and balanced with just a hint of sweetness, the sauce boasts layers of flavor, thanks to the combination of ground beef, crushed tomatoes, and a touch of tomato paste. Completed with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, this recipe offers a perfect harmony of textures and tastes. Ready in just an hour, it’s a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress. Keywords: fettuccine pasta, meat sauce, comforting Italian dinner, hearty pasta recipes, quick family meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams fettuccine pasta
- 500 grams ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 800 grams canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 50 grams, grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet if necessary, then stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.
Season the mixture with dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes to thicken and develop flavor. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
Reserve about a cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet with the meat sauce. Toss the pasta in the sauce, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Serve the fettuccine hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
865 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.8 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 1149 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.9 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 40.3 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 806 mg | 17% | |
*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.
