Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful dish with this easy 35-Minute One-Pot Creamy Beef Pasta recipe. Tender ground beef, tangy tomatoes, and creamy sauce come together with pasta for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes (San Marzano recommended)
- 16 ounces pasta (fusilli, rotini, or similar)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cook until softened.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add ground beef, season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until browned.
- Add Broth and Tomatoes: Pour in beef broth and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook Pasta: Add pasta, cover, and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Finish with Cream: Remove from heat, stir in cream and half of Parmesan. Adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Serve: Top with remaining Parmesan and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: One-Pot, Creamy Beef Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Ground Beef, Comfort Food
