High Protein
Hearty Ground Beef Linguine is a favorite Italian dinner.
To make this meal you’ll need whole wheat linguine pasta, olive oil, onion, carrot, fresh garlic, lean ground beef, crushed tomatoes, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, dried basil, and grated parmesan cheese.
It’s a classic comfort food that works well for busy weeknights and makes an easy family dinner.
The dish is hearty, filling, and has all the familiar flavors that make pasta night a staple.
Why You’ll Love This Hearty Italian Ground Beef Linguine
Quick Prep
The sauce cooks in the same time as the pasta, so dinner is ready in under an hour.
Balanced Meal
With whole wheat pasta, vegetables, and lean beef, it’s hearty without being heavy.
Family Friendly
The mild tomato sauce with parmesan works for both kids and adults.
Meal Prep Friendly
This pasta reheats well, making it a solid choice for leftovers.
Tips and Tricks
Save Pasta Water
Keep some pasta water to help the sauce stick and adjust the consistency.
Use Fresh Parmesan
Grating parmesan from a block adds more flavor than pre-shredded cheese.
Stir Often
When cooking the onions, carrots, and garlic, stir often so they don’t burn.
Ingredient Substitutions
Ground Beef
Swap with ground turkey or ground chicken for a lighter option.
Linguine
Any whole wheat pasta shape, such as spaghetti or penne, will work.
Carrot
If you don’t have carrot, you can use celery for a similar base flavor.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
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Hearty Italian Ground Beef Linguine
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine whole wheat pasta
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 pound 96% lean ground beef
- 1 can (28oz) crushed tomatoes
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 6 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the linguine according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain using a colander.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion, carrot, and garlic. Cook for about 6 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is soft.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, red pepper flakes, and basil. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Before serving, sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Notes
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