Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until mahogany-colored and no longer pink.
  2. Stir in the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, stirring for 60 seconds.
  3. Pour in the marinara sauce and beef broth. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  4. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5–7 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Fold in the al dente pasta. Stir constantly for 2 minutes over medium heat until the sauce is thick and clings to the noodles.
  6. Remove from heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and velvety. Season with salt and pepper to taste.