Description
A rich and comforting one-pot creamy tomato beef pasta made with ground beef, tomato sauce, and a silky cream finish. Perfect for a quick, satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 500 g ground beef
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 400 g canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup cream
- 250 g uncooked pasta
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen flavor.
- Add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Add uncooked pasta and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use any short pasta like penne, fusilli, or macaroni.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
