bhella
Culinary Explorer
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups (475ml) beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10 oz (300g) penne pasta
- Grated Parmesan cheese for topping
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, dried oregano, and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- Once the sauce has thickened, add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the sauce.
- Serve the beef pasta hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for garnish.