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Irish Pasta

This Irish Pasta is the perfect St. Patrick’s Day dinner. Heck, it’s a great dinner anytime! This is a great pasta recipe for the whole family and is a great one pot dish for a busy week night dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 416 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 3 cups macaroni
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 oz tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp. thyme
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. pepper
  • 8 oz frozen peas
  • 12 oz can diced fire roasted w/ garlic tomatoes

Instructions

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  1. Boil the macaroni in water (according to package directions) until al dente and reserve one cup of pasta water.
  2. Place the frozen peas in a bowl to thaw, set to the side.
  3. In a large sauce pan over medium heat, begin to brown ground beef.
  4. Drain the excess juice off the meat and place it back in the pan. Add diced onions cook the mixture until the onions are translucent.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, and add in the seasonings, tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
  6. Add your pasta and reserved water, toss to combine.
  7. Add the peas and lightly toss.
  8. Cover with a lid and cook for 7 minutes on low to medium heat, making sure to stir frequently.
  9. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 416kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 422mg (18%) Potassium 510mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 545IU (11%) Vitamin C 17.1mg (19%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 3.6mg (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 416

% Daily Value*

Calories 416kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 422mg 18%
Potassium 510mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 545IU 11%
Vitamin C 17.1mg 19%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 3.6mg 20%

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