Description
A fun and easy Valentine’s Day dinner recipe that kids and families will love. This meal is simple to prepare and perfect for a festive family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 package heart-shaped pasta
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the heart-shaped pasta according to package instructions.
- Brown the ground beef in a pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Drain excess fat from the beef and add marinara sauce.
- Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix the cooked pasta with the beef and sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top before serving.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Substitute ground turkey for beef if preferred.
- Add steamed vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Valentine's Day, family dinner, kid-friendly, pasta, easy recipe