Description
One-Pot Creamy Ground Beef Pasta is a quick, weeknight-friendly meal that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Creamy, cheesy, and full of comfort, all cooked in a single pot.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for best flavor)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cups beef broth
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
12 oz short pasta like rotini or penne
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika (optional for a little kick)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add ground beef and onion; cook until beef is no longer pink and onion is soft. Drain excess grease if desired.
3. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, and heavy cream. Stir in uncooked pasta.
5. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove from heat; stir in shredded mozzarella until melted.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Cool completely before storing.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.
Reheat on stove with splash of broth or milk.
Freeze up to 3 months; sauce may be slightly thinner upon thawing.
Stir occasionally while cooking to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups pasta with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 820
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90