Linguine With Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Linguine With Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound extra-lean ground beef; 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic; Vegetable cooking spray; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine*; 1 (16-ounce) container nonfat sour cream; 1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, softened; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
Vegetable cooking spray
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine*
1 (16-ounce) container nonfat sour cream
1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese

1
Cook beef and garlic in a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain beef mixture; pat dry with paper towels.
2
Stir in tomatoes and next 4 ingredients; simmer 30 minutes. Set meat sauce aside.
3
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and oil; drain. Place pasta in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
4
Stir together sour cream, cream cheese, and green onions. Spread over linguine. Top with meat sauce.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and bake 5 more minutes or until cheese melts. Let stand 5 minutes.
6
* Regular linguine may be substituted.
7
** To lower sodium, omit the salt and use reduced-sodium canned tomato porducts.

575

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound extra-lean ground beef, 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic, Vegetable cooking spray, 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Linguine With Meat Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Linguine With Meat Sauce

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