[www.keralites.net] Daily Recipe....Pasta with ground Beef

Pasta with ground Beef

This is an easy recipe and definetly a kid pleaser . I make this once every week and pack well for next day lunch .Use your favourite pasta and enjoy!!!

Ingredients

12 oz (abt 3/4 lb) rotini pasta
1 lb ground beef
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 large onion , diced
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp meat masala
2 bell peppers , diced
3 garlic cloves , chopped
2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
3 tbsp oilve oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup parmesan cheese/mozarella cheese(or more)

Method

Heat oil in a pan . Add the ground beef and saute well till the meat is no more pink .
Add the diced onions , garlic and stir for a minute . Then add the bell pepper and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Add the tomato sauce and stir well . Add italian seasoning , chilli powder ,oregano,masala, salt and pepper.(You can also add red chilli flakes for more heat).Stir well and simmer for about 10 minutes till teh sauce is thick and creamy .
Meanwhile cook the pasta per directions.Add 1/2 cup of pasta water if you want to thin down the sauce.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir well for the sauce to coat . Finally add the cheese , stir and serve with more cheese.
Servings: 4-5

 Roopesh Nair

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