Sweet Garlic Tomato Beef Pasta Recipe
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Sweet Garlic Tomato Beef Pasta

"INEXPENSIVE, EASY and DE-LICIOUS!!! My aunt made this for us when we were growing up and now I make it for my family. The hint of sweetness makes it a kids favorite."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (28)

What to Drink?

Wine Sangiovese
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package medium seashell pasta
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian stewed tomatoes
  • 3 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, mix the beef, onion, and, garlic, and cook until beef is evenly brown.
  3. In a blender or food processor, liquefy the tomatoes. Pour into the skillet with the beef. Mix in beef bouillon, sugar, garlic salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bouillon has dissolved. Stir in the pasta until evenly coated with the sauce to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 432 | Total Fat: 11.4g | Cholesterol: 52mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2007 by SAK   view full review
We used petite diced tomatoes & left them as is. We omitted the salt, used extra minced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2008 by Brendan   view full review
Don't use 3 beef stock cubes if making this in the Uk or Ireland - just use 1/2 a knorr stock...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2009 by Cara   view full review
This is such a delicious recipe. I only make 2 small changes. First, I use small pasta...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2009 by FrackFamily5 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a great Monday night dinner! I thought it was really tasty- had a sweet, tangy flavor...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2006 by mom23boysn1girl   view full review
Very easy to make, and my three year old just loved it! It might be good with some mushrooms...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2011 by tracy m.   view full review
Really simple, and tasty. I really liked this and got compliments on it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2008 by Basg   view full review
This was super simple, and tasty too! I like my sauce thick so I used 30 oz. crushed tomatoes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2007 by Madrox   view full review
Excellent flavor! Im 23 male so i dont want to work my butt off on meals and this one was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2007 by Babycoconut   view full review
l Changed into fresh garlic to cut the sodium. thanks for sharing..l will this again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2007 by Tiffany   view full review
This recipe has now replaced my husband's mom's guolash recipe. It's THAT good!!

 

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