Pasta for a Crowd
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Last Updated on September 22, 2020 by Lisa Johnson
Whether you have a large family, or teenage boys with lots of friends, this Pasta for a Crowd is a life saver! It is super simple to prepare, and feeds a small army, lol If you have Classic Marinara Sauce in the refrigerator, or a jar of your favorite sauce from the grocery store, you can have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes!!
This Pasta for a Crowd also works really well if you live alone and don’t feel like cooking for a week….just sayin’ 😉
I’m actually surprised that this meal has not been posted before now, it has been a staple in our house for YEARS!! Alex even made it when his friends came over {3 years ago when he stilled lived at home}
How to make Pasta for a Crowd:
We start with my favorite Italian Seasoned Ground Beef.
Heat oil over Medium heat in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one additional minute.
Add the ground beef and Italian sausage. Chop meat into small pieces and cook until no longer pink. Add the Italian parsley, stir to combine…..
That was simple enough. Now add your Classic Marinara Sauce {or your favorite jarred sauce}…..
You just need to heat it through while waiting for the pasta to be done. 😉 I use a spider strainer to scoop the cooked pasta out of the water and dump it right into the skillet, that way you still have the “pasta water” if your sauce is too thick.
Toss to combine…..
If you would like to add Mozzarella chunks {or those tiny little balls} toss them in now. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve…..
Yep, I serve it right out of the skillet…just remember to turn the burner off!
Notes:
- This Pasta for a Crowd works with any pasta, but I personally prefer Rotini or Penne. It’s thicker and holds up well with the thick, meaty sauce.
- If your friends or family are gluten-free, just use gluten-free pasta and everyone is happy.
- Get creative and add your favorite ingredients; bell peppers, kale, or olives….like Alex…..
These Garlic Dinner Rolls are perfect to serve with your Pasta for a Crowd…..
add a Dinner Salad and you have a complete meal…..
More delicious pasta recipes:
- Double Shrimp Pasta
- Chicken Enchilada Pasta
- Instant Pot Spaghetti
- Antipasto Salad
- Linguine alla Carbonara
Enjoy!!
Pasta for a Crowd
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cups chopped yellow onion
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground beef grass-fed 😉
- ¾ pound Italian sausage I use mild or sweet
- ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
- 3 cups Classic Marinara Sauce substitute a 25 ounce jar of your favorite sauce
- 1 pound cooked pasta drained (rotini or penne work best)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella chunks optional
Instructions
- Heat oil over Medium heat in a large skillet.
- Add the onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for one additional minute.
- Add the ground beef and Italian sausage. Chop meat into small pieces and cook until no longer pink.
- Add the Italian parsley, stir to combine.
- Add your Classic Marinara Sauce {or your favorite jarred sauce}. You just need to heat it through while waiting for the pasta to be done.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet and toss to combine.
- If you would like to add Mozzarella chunks {or those tiny little balls} toss them in now.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
- Classic Marinara Sauce
- This Pasta for a Crowd works with any pasta, but I personally prefer Rotini or Penne. It’s thicker and holds up well with the thick, meaty sauce.
- If your friends or family are gluten-free, just use gluten-free pasta and everyone is happy.
- Get creative and add your favorite ingredients; bell peppers, kale, or olives
Yum!!! I can’t wit to make this. I love easy pasta recipe like this.
Delicious! 😀
Looks like it would make a great dish for a potluck dinner, too. Easy and delish!
Lisa, this looks soooo good! I bet it smells great when it’s cooking. Pinning!
This looks really good! I need to get me a spider strainer! Lol! You know it’s a family staple when your kids cook it! 🙂 Thanks for sharing, I’m going to try this!