Description
This Stovetop Creamy Ground Beef Pasta is a comforting one-pot meal that’s perfect for a quick and delicious dinner. Tender pasta, savory ground beef, and a creamy cheesy sauce come together in this easy stovetop recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef in olive oil.
- Add Aromatics: Add onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until fragrant.
- Add Liquid and Pasta: Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes, then stir in the uncooked pasta.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Finish and Serve: Let simmer briefly to thicken, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
