Spicy Pasta With Ground Beef and Tomatoes

Name: Spicy Pasta With Ground Beef and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American,Cajun
Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni, mini penne, or cavatappi; Kosher salt; 1 pound ground beef, 85/15 or 90/10; 1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced chili-style tomatoes, or tomatoes with green chiles; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican-style taco seasoning, or Cajun seasoning blend; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons water

A flavorful one-pot pasta and ground beef dish offers a bolder twist on a classic American chop suey style.

⭐ 4.3 (66 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 23 minTotal: 38 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree Pasta

Cuisine Tags:

American Cajun

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Instructions

Start boiling salted water; cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and onion, breaking up the meat. Stir in garlic and bell pepper; cook until tender, then drain any excess fat.
Add diced tomatoes, seasoning, oregano, pepper, tomato paste, and water; simmer for 5 minutes, then season with salt as needed.
Combine the hot, drained pasta with the beef and tomato mixture, stirring well to blend.
Serve directly from the cooking pot or transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 561 kcal

Carbohydrate: 68 g

Cholesterol: 96 mg

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 45 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 684 mg

Fat: 12 g

Unsaturated Fat: 6 g