Description
Indulge in this comforting and creamy one-pot beef pasta dish that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying family dinner. Tender pasta cooked in a rich and cheesy sauce with seasoned ground beef, this recipe is a surefire winner!
Ingredients
Ground Beef:
1 lb
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Yellow Onion (diced):
1 small
Garlic (minced):
3 cloves
Tomato Paste:
2 tablespoons
Italian Seasoning:
1 teaspoon
Paprika:
1/2 teaspoon
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Beef Broth:
3 cups
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Uncooked Pasta (penne or rotini):
10 oz
Cheddar Cheese (shredded):
1 cup
Parmesan Cheese (grated):
1/2 cup
Parsley (chopped for garnish, optional):
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large pot or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Onion: Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Season: Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Add Liquids and Pasta: Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream, then stir in the uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes.
- Melt Cheeses: Stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use rotini or penne pasta for best texture.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or Italian sausage.
- Enhance with spinach or mushrooms for added vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
