Description
Minced Beef Trottole Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into a delightful culinary experience. This hearty recipe features tender trottole pasta enveloped in a savory minced beef sauce made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for families or dinner guests, this dish offers rich flavors and satisfying textures in every bite. With just 30 minutes of preparation time, you can create a delicious meal that’s both comforting and impressive. Enjoy it with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and fresh herbs for added flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces trottole pasta
- 1 pound minced beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the trottole pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced beef, seasoning with salt and pepper; cook until browned.
- Remove the beef, add onions to the skillet, and sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return the beef to the skillet, combine with the tomato mixture, then add cooked trottole pasta. Toss to coat.
- Remove from heat, stir in chopped basil and parsley, serve hot topped with grated parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg