Description
This Italian Noodles recipe is an incredible and ultimate dish that combines the flavors of a hearty meat sauce with perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz egg noodles or fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook noodles in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Meat Sauce: Brown ground beef or sausage in a skillet, add onion, garlic, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, seasonings, and simmer.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked noodles in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier version, stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream or mascarpone cheese before adding the noodles.
- You can add vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop sauté, boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
