One Pot Pasta Recipe

Learn how to make a delicious pasta dish with ground meat and a homemade sauce. 

Ingredients:

• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil (15ml)

• 2 Large Carrots, Peeled & Chopped Small

• 1 Small Onion, Chopped Small

• 4 Garlic Cloves, Chopped Small

• 1 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning (3g)

• ½ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (0.16g)

• Salt & Pepper To Taste

• 1 lb. Ground Beef or Turkey or Vegan Meat Substitute (453g)

• 3 ½ Cups Vegetables Stock (840ml)

• 26 oz. Strained Tomatoes (782ml)

• 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste (33g)

• 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar (15ml)

• 12 oz. Uncooked Rigatoni Pasta (340g)

• Optional: Mozzarella Cheese

Directions:

1. In a large high-sided saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and garlic. Stir to combine and cook until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add the ground meat and continue to cook 5 minutes. Stir in the stock, strained tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, and pasta. Stir until well combined; bring to a boil and cook until pasta is al dente, stirring frequently. Top pasta with cheese if using.

| Makes about 8 servings.