Description
Beef Cubes Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings together tender beef, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich tomato sauce. This easy-to-make recipe evokes nostalgia, making it perfect for family dinners or impressing friends at gatherings. With its delightful aromas and vibrant presentation, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef cubes (chuck or sirloin)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted recommended)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic while letting the beef cubes sit at room temperature.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes along with basil and oregano; let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente in a separate pot of salted boiling water.
- Drain pasta and combine it with the sauce in the skillet; mix well to coat every noodle with sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg