Spicy Pasta

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 7 Cuisine: Italian

A spicy, hearty pasta dish with savory ground beef, fresh vegetables, and flavorful tomato sauce, perfect for family dinners and those craving bold Italian-inspired flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes, cut up
  • 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 3 cups cooked pasta (use 3 different kinds pasta)
  • grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook ground beef, onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic in a 12-inch skillet until meat is browned and vegetables are tender; drain.
  2. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
  4. Stir in cooked pasta; heat through.
  5. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

471 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.6g 49% DV
Total Fat 18.2g 23% DV
Carbs 59.7g 22% DV
Fiber 13.6g 49% DV
Sugar 10.9g 22% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11089.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1329.3mg 28% DV
Cholesterol 22.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 444.3mcg 49% DV
Vitamin C 57.1mg 63% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 341mg 26% DV
Iron 8.9mg 50% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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