35-Minute One Pot Creamy Beef Pasta

35-Minute One Pot Creamy Beef Pasta

from meganvskitchen.com
35 min
6 servings

If you need a quick and easy go-to recipe for pasta night, this one pot creamy beef pasta is PERFECT. Pair it with Texas toast for a super cozy meal that will have you going back for seconds.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes ( (San Marzano recommended))
  • 16 ounces pasta (fusilli, rotini, or similar)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven (or heavy-bottomed pot with a lid) over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4–6 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the ground beef to the pot. Season with italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon.

  3. 3

    Pour in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes. Stir to combine. Increase the heat to bring the sauce to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Add the pasta and reduce the heat to medium. Cover the pot and cook for 9–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.

  5. 5

    Remove your pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and half of the Parmesan cheese. If the sauce is too thick, add beef broth 1 tablespoon at a time to reach your desired consistency. If it’s too thin, cook over medium heat for a few more minutes to thicken.

  6. 6

    Serve the creamy beef pasta immediately, topped with the remaining Parmesan cheese. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.