Ingredients
8 ounces pasta of choice (e.g., orecchiette or elbow macaroni) 🍝
1 pound lean ground beef 🥩
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 packet/envelope (1 ounce) onion soup mix 🧅
2 tablespoons tomato paste 🍅
1/2 cup frozen green peas, kept frozen until ready to use ❄️
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 🧀
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups of the pasta cooking water. 🍝
2️⃣ Meanwhile, brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. 🧄🥩
3️⃣ Add the onion soup mix, tomato paste, and 1 cup of the reserved pasta water to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. 🍅
4️⃣ Fold in the cooked pasta, frozen peas, and grated parmesan cheese. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through. If desired, add some or all of the remaining pasta water to thin the sauce to your liking. ❄️🍝🧀
5️⃣ Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve with extra parmesan cheese on the side. Enjoy! 🍽️
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min