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35-Minute One-Pot Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe

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This easy and comforting 35-Minute One-Pot Creamy Beef Pasta combines ground beef, fragrant Italian seasoning, and tender pasta cooked together in a rich, tomato-based sauce finished with creamy Parmesan for a flavorful and hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)

Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Liquid and Pasta

  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes (San Marzano recommended)
  • 16 ounces pasta (fusilli, rotini, or similar)

Finishing Ingredients

  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking and stirring occasionally until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the pot. Season it with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook, continuously breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add Liquids and Tomatoes: Pour in the beef broth followed by the crushed tomatoes. Stir everything together, then increase the heat to bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Cook Pasta: Add the pasta to the pot and reduce heat to medium. Cover the pot with a lid and cook the pasta for 9 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender but still al dente.
  5. Finish the Sauce: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the heavy cream and half of the grated Parmesan cheese to create a creamy, rich sauce. Adjust the sauce consistency by adding beef broth a tablespoon at a time if too thick, or simmer briefly if too thin.
  6. Serve: Serve the creamy beef pasta immediately, garnished with the remaining Parmesan cheese. The sauce will thicken somewhat as it cools, making for a satisfyingly rich dish.

Notes

  • Use 90% lean ground beef for a balance of flavor and less grease.
  • You can substitute olive oil with avocado oil for a milder flavor.
  • San Marzano crushed tomatoes are recommended for a deeper, sweeter tomato flavor.
  • Red pepper flakes are optional but add a nice subtle heat.
  • Stir pasta occasionally while cooking to prevent sticking.
  • If the sauce thickens too much after cooling, gently reheat adding a splash of beef broth to loosen it up.
  • This dish is best served fresh but can be refrigerated and gently reheated within 2 days.

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