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Quick Beef & Tomato Pasta Sauce with Macaroni​

A simple yet satisfying meat sauce made quickly with minced beef and rich tomatoes, tossed with macaroni for a classic weeknight meal that's ready in a flash.

Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 250 grams Minced beef
  • 1, finely diced Onion
  • 1 clove, minced Garlic
  • 1/2 stick, finely diced Celery
  • 1 x 400 grams tin Chopped tomatoes
  • 200ml Beef stock
  • 250 grams Macaroni pasta
  • to serve Parmesan cheese
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the macaroni. Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add the finely diced onion, garlic, and celery to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
  4. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and beef stock. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the sauce cook for 8-10 minutes, allowing flavors to blend. Season with salt and black pepper.
  6. Serve the rich beef and tomato sauce over the cooked macaroni, finished with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

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