Description
Hearty French onion beef and pasta marries classic comfort with gourmet flair, blending caramelized onions, tender beef, and rich pasta in one skillet. Melted cheese and savory herbs create a luxurious dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Pasta and Vegetables:
- 8 ounces pasta (orecchiette or elbow macaroni)
- ½ cup frozen green peas
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Seasoning and Cheese:
- 1 ounce (1 packet/envelope) onion soup mix
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta in boiling water following package instructions, ensuring to set aside 1 1/2 cups of the starchy cooking liquid for later use in the sauce.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and introduce the ground beef, carefully fragmenting the meat as it sizzles and browns.
- Incorporate minced garlic into the browned beef, allowing it to release its aromatic essence for approximately one minute.
- Introduce onion soup mix and tomato paste to the skillet, stirring thoroughly to combine with the meat and garlic.
- Pour in one cup of reserved pasta water, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer and reducing heat to low for ten minutes to develop deep, complex flavors.
- Fold the cooked pasta into the savory meat sauce, ensuring complete coating of each noodle.
- Add frozen peas and grated parmesan cheese to the skillet, gently mixing to distribute ingredients evenly and warm the peas.
- Continue cooking for an additional two minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and create a creamy texture.
- Adjust the sauce consistency by incorporating remaining pasta water if desired.
- Season the dish with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and modifying to personal preference.
- Transfer to serving plates and garnish with additional parmesan cheese for an extra layer of richness.
Notes
- Pasta water becomes a secret weapon, transforming the sauce from ordinary to extraordinary with its starchy magic.
- Freezer-friendly meal that saves time and delivers incredible flavor, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
- Combining classic French onion flavors with hearty beef and pasta creates a comfort food masterpiece that feels both familiar and exciting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg