PENNE RIGATE WITH BEEF, MUSHROOMS, AND TOMATOES

Yes, you heard that right. This recipe does in fact contain tomatoes. I conceded for the sake of my husband and decided to finally include those pesky tomatoes in one of my recipes. Don’t worry, I made sure to pick them out of my own plate. Other than that minor detail, this recipe was actually rather tasty.

I knew I wanted to try a pasta dish with mushrooms in it, but I was on a tight schedule on this particular day. I didn’t have time to go grocery shopping, so I had to use what I had on hand. That included a can of chopped mushrooms, a can of diced tomatoes, ground beef, and onions. It was the perfect combination of ingredients. And don’t be afraid to use canned food when you’re in a hurry! If anything, it will add more flavor to the finished project and will cut your prep time in half. 

If you want a thicker sauce, I would suggest adding either tomato paste, tomato sauce, or even a can of Prego if you want! You can add them directly to the skillet while you’re simmering. I decided on a lighter texture, so I opted out of using extra sauce. The butter and spices give this pasta such a savory flavor that I felt it was perfect just the way it was. 

This dish is very easy to make and close to a one-skillet meal. So, if you’re looking for a quick, delicious dinner, give this meal a try tonight and let me know how it turns out in the comments below. 

RECIPE

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

SERVES: 6 people

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INGREDIENTS

• 16 oz package of Penne Rigate Pasta
• 12 oz ground beef
• 8 oz canned, sliced mushrooms, drained
• 14 oz can of diced tomatoes, drained
• ¾ cup chopped onions
• 3 Tbs butter
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

 
DIRECTIONS

1. Cook Penne Rigate according to package instructions

While pasta is cooking:

1. Melt 1 Tbs butter on medium heat in a large skillet
2. Add the ground beef and cook covered on medium heat
3. Once beef is brown all over, drain the excess water/grease but leave the beef in the skillet
4. Add the chopped onions, salt and pepper to the skillet and mix well with the beef
5. Saute for about 3 minutes
6. Add the tomatoes and mix for about 1 minute
7. Add 2 Tbs of butter and mix until completed melted
8. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 3 more minutes
9. Add the mushrooms and mix until well combined with the other ingredients
10. Lastly, add the cooked pasta into the skillet and mix until everything is well combined.
11. Serve and enjoy!

PRODUCTS USED TO MAKE THIS MEAL HAPPEN:
* T-Fal Jumbo Saute Pan
* Progressive Vegetable Chopper
* IKEA Legitim Cutting Board

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