Description
A rich and comforting one-pot creamy beef pasta with tender pasta simmered in a flavorful tomato and cream sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1 medium white onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely diced
- 500g / 1lb minced/ground beef (12% fat)
- 2 tbsp tomato puree (tomato paste)
- 600ml / 2 1/2 cups beef stock, warm
- 500g / 2 cups tomato passata
- 180ml / 3/4 cup double/heavy cream, room temperature
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 300g / 10.5oz uncooked conchiglie pasta
- Fresh parsley, finely diced (optional, for serving)
- Olive oil, as needed
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened and lightly golden. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
- Stir in the salt, smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, chilli flakes, and thyme. Add the tomato puree and cook for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the beef stock, tomato passata, cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well, then add the uncooked pasta.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened. Add a splash of hot water if needed to finish cooking the pasta.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or chilli flakes as desired. Serve topped with fresh parsley if using.
Notes
- Conchiglie pasta works well for holding the creamy sauce, but other short pasta shapes can be substituted.
- Use leaner beef for a lighter dish or higher fat for extra richness.
- Add grated cheese on top for extra flavor if desired.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated with a splash of water or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
