Rotini Pasta with Meat Sauce
Treat your taste buds to the ultimate comfort food with this hearty Rotini Pasta with Meat Sauce recipe. Featuring tender, spiral-shaped rotini pasta coated in a rich and flavorful homemade meat sauce, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special family meals. The sauce is crafted with savory ground beef, aromatic garlic, and a blend of herbs like oregano and basil, all simmered to perfection in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste for a robust flavor. A sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 50 minutes, this easy pasta recipe combines simple ingredients with big, bold flavors, making it a must-try for pasta lovers. Whether served solo or paired with a fresh side salad and garlic bread, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfectly satisfying, simple to prepare, and bursting with Italian-inspired goodness, this recipe elevates classic comfort food to new heights!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 pound ground beef
- 28 ounces canned 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
- 0.5 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup, chopped (optional) fresh basil
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
Add the rotini pasta to the boiling water 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 diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
Season the beef with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix well to combine.
Add the dried oregano and dried basil. Stir everything together.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Combine the cooked rotini pasta with the sauce, mixing until the pasta is well-coated.
Serve the pasta topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if using.
Enjoy your delicious homemade rotini pasta with meat sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3064 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.2 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.5 g | 228% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 366 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 4002 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 333.7 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.1 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.7 g | ||
| Protein | 141.8 g | 284% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 936 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 29.8 mg | 166% | |
| Potassium | 5197 mg | 111% | |
*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.
