Description
Simple and budget-friendly meals perfect for feeding large families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 lb pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until soft.
- Add ground beef. Cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Mix pasta with the sauce.
- Top with shredded cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Freeze leftovers for quick meals later.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: easy cheap meals, large family recipes, budget-friendly dinners