Name: Irresistible Tomato Smash Pasta
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Garlic; Yellow Onion; Fresh Parsley ); Tomatoes; Ground Beef; Shredded Cheddar ); Shredded Mozzarella ); Olive Oil; Pasta ); Tomato Paste ); Black Pepper ); Oregano ); Paprika ); Salt ); Thyme )

Protein 35g • Carbs 45g (Fiber 6g) • Fat 35g • 650 Calories

Estimated macros only. Values are guidelines, not precise nutrition data.

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This tomato smash pasta recipe turns juicy summer tomatoes, melty cheese, and pasta into a cozy one-pan dinner that's ready in no time and tastes like a total hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

Garlic (Minced): 4 Clove
Yellow Onion (Diced): 1
Fresh Parsley ) (Chopped, 120 ml): 1/2 Cup
Tomatoes: 6
Ground Beef: 1 Lbs.
Shredded Cheddar ) (Shredded, 180 ml): 3/4 Cup
Shredded Mozzarella ) (Shredded, 180 ml): 3/4 Cup
Olive Oil: 2 TBSP
Pasta ) (227 g): 8 Oz.
Tomato Paste ) (30 ml): 2 TBSP
Black Pepper ) (5 ml): 1 TSP
Oregano ) (5 ml): 1 TSP
Paprika ) (5 ml): 1 TSP
Salt ) (5 ml): 1 TSP
Thyme ) (5 ml): 1 TSP

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted water until al dente.
Drain and set aside.
Add olive oil to a large pan over medium heat.
Cut the bottoms off the tomatoes and place them around the edges of the pan.
Add the diced onion in the center.
Cover and cook for 8 minutes until softened.
Move the onions aside and add the ground beef to the center.
Cook, breaking it apart, until browned.
Peel off the tomato skins, then crush the tomatoes into the pan.
Add garlic, tomato paste, fresh parsley, paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Stir to combine.
Stir in mozzarella and cheddar until melted and creamy.
Add cooked pasta and toss until fully coated.
Serve hot.
Note: Source Category Hints: Category: Main Course; Cuisine: Italian-American.

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