One Pot Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta Recipe
This One Pot Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta is a hearty, flavorful dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. Made with ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and a hint of Italian herbs, it's creamy, satisfying, and comes together in one pot for easy cleanup. Ideal for a quick family dinner, this recipe brings together pantry staples with fresh ingredients for a meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 500g/1 lb beef mince/ground beef
- 2 tsp Italian herbs
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 400g/14 oz can crushed tomatoes (or tomato passata)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 1/2 tsp cooking salt/kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups (1 L) chicken stock/broth, low sodium
- 350g/12 oz fusilli, penne, elbow macaroni, or other short pasta
- 3/4 cups thickened/heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese, finely grated (for serving)
- Parsley, finely chopped (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned. Stir in Italian herbs, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in thickened cream and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce is creamy and pasta is fully coated.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to taste, or omit them for a milder dish.
- Any short pasta can be used, but adjust cooking time as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg