Penne Rigate with Beef, Mushrooms & Tomatoes

Penne Rigate with Beef, Mushrooms & 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 Penne Rigate with Beef, Mushrooms & Tomatoes a try tonight! Let me know how it turns out in the comments below. Enjoy!

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Penne Rigate with Beef, Mushrooms & Tomatoes

Course: Pasta & NoodlesDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cook time

30

minutes

Calories

415

kcal

This Penne Rigate with Beef, Mushrooms & Tomatoes is a quick, delicious dinner idea with savory butter and spices!

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

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

Notes

• Calories & Nutritional Info may vary based on different brands and ingredients used. Nutritional Info below was calculated using Very Fit Well’s Nutrition Calculator.