Description
Enjoy this comforting and satisfying One Pot Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta that comes together effortlessly in one pot. This hearty dish features tender pasta infused with a rich tomato and beef sauce, finished with a touch of cream and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Sauce and Pasta:
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups beef broth
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
Finishing Touches:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook Beef: Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Saute Onion and Garlic: Add diced onion and cook until softened, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Season and Add Tomato Paste: Mix in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste. Stir well to combine.
- Add Tomatoes and Pasta: Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth, then stir in the uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil, then simmer until pasta is tender.
- Finish with Cream and Cheese: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until the sauce is thick and creamy.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra veggies, stir in spinach or bell peppers with the pasta.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
