One Pot Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta Recipe
A hearty and creamy pasta dish combining ground beef, tomatoes, and pasta cooked in one pot for easy cleanup and rich flavor.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups chicken stock (low sodium)
- 1 piece onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 2 teaspoons Italian herbs
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1.5 teaspoons cooking salt (kosher salt)
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces fusilli or short pasta
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes or passata
- 0.75 cup heavy cream (thickened)
Parmesan cheese
- to taste finely grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Parsley
- to taste finely chopped parsley (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large pot, sauté garlic and onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in Italian herbs, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook briefly to combine.
- Pour in chicken stock, add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for 2 more minutes until sauce thickens. Garnish with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.