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Fusilli with Meat Sauce

Pasta noodles are tossed in a rich tomato sauce for a family favorite all year long!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 554 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup red wine or beef broth
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce or pasta sauce
  • 8 ounces fusilli or medium pasta
  • ¼ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Brown beef, onion, and garlic in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain fat.
  2. While the beef is browning, cook pasta in salted water just until al dente. Drain but do not rinse.
  3. Stir in red wine and Italian seasoning. Simmer until it evaporates about 3 minutes. Add sauce and simmer a few minutes more. Stir in cooked pasta and simmer an additional 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
  4. Top with cheeses and serve.

Notes

  • For this recipe we use fusilii, but any pasta will do. Try penne, rotini, or bowtie pasta.
  • Cook pasta noodles just to al dente as they continue to cook when simmered with the meat sauce. 
  • Ground beef can be substituted for ground chicken, pork, or Italian sausage.
  • No Red Wine? Substitute a splash of beef broth.
  • No Red Wine? Substitute a splash of beef broth.
  • No Pasta Sauce? Use tomato sauce and a spoonful of tomato paste with a dash of garlic powder and onion powder (and a teaspoon of sugar if needed).
  • No Pasta Sauce? Use tomato sauce and a spoonful of tomato paste with a dash of garlic powder and onion powder (and a teaspoon of sugar if needed).

Nutrition Information

Calories 554 (28%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 1055mg (44%) Potassium 1090mg (31%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 803IU (16%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 122mg (12%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 554

% Daily Value*

Calories 554 28%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 1055mg 44%
Potassium 1090mg 23%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 803IU 16%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 122mg 12%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.