Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked pasta for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove excess fat if necessary.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and crushed tomatoes.
- Season with oregano, salt, and pepper; simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve sauce over cooked pasta and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken as a lighter alternative.
- For added spice, include a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Finish with grated Parmesan cheese for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Comfort food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg