Meat Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Salsa

Cook Pasta Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Prepare Aromatics In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant.

Cook Meat Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare Tomato Sauce In a separate saucepan, combine the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

Make Salsa In a small bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt. Mix well to make the salsa.

Combine Ingredients Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the cooked meat. Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes to combine the flavors.

Serve Serve the meat pasta with a spoonful of salsa on top. Enjoy!