Penne with Meat Sauce

Ingredients

• •1 pound ground beef
• •1 medium onion, diced
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• •2 tablespoons tomato paste
• •1 pound penne pasta
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 teaspoon dried basil
• •1 teaspoon dried oregano
• •to taste salt and black pepper
• •1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
2. 2Add ground beef to the pan and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. 3Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, basil, and oregano. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. 4Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve.
5. 5Toss the cooked penne with the meat sauce until well combined. Serve in bowls topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

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