penne pasta with meat sauce

Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Apr 27, 2014

An easy and quick dinner using ground beef, or you could use Italian sausage to change it up a bit. This is a hearty meal, sure to please everyone in the family. Recipe & photo: recipe.com

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 pound ground chuck
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 can (14 oz.) italian-style tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (6 oz.) italian-style tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup tomato juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

How To Make penne pasta with meat sauce

  • Step 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well. Return to hot pan and cover to keep warm.
  • Step 2
    In a very large skillet, cook ground chuck and onion until meat is brown. Drain off fat.
  • Step 3
    In a blender or food processor, combine the undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato juice, sugar, oregano and pepper. Cover and blend until smooth.
  • Step 4
    Stir tomato mixture into meat mixture in skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Stir in cooked, drained pasta. Cover and heat through. Sprinkle individual servings with mozzarella cheese.

Discover More

Category: Beef
Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Stove Top

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