One Pot Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta
A quick and hearty one-pot meal combining ground beef, pasta, and a creamy tomato sauce for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can 15 oz crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
Instructions
- Brown ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic in a large pot; drain excess fat.
- Add pasta, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and mozzarella; cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer longer before adding cream.