One-Pot Pasta Recipe | Easy & Delicious Dinner | Em’s Kitchen

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese is usually cheaper.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade sauce can be fresher and healthier, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water can be a cost-effective substitute.

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.

Add ground beef, cook until browned.

Stir in paprika, oregano, black pepper, and salt.

Pour in tomato sauce and water, bring to a boil.

Add uncooked pasta, reduce heat, and simmer until pasta is cooked.

Stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Top with cheddar cheese if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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