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One Pot Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta

A comforting and satisfying dish perfect for weeknights, featuring creamy sauce, beef, and pasta cooked all in one pot.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 500 g beef mince / ground beef
  • 2 tsp Italian herbs Note 1
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 400 g can crushed tomatoes or tomato passata
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1.5 tsp cooking salt/kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups chicken stock/broth, low sodium Note 2
  • 350 g fusilli, penne or elbow macaroni Note 3
  • 3/4 cups thickened/heavy cream
  • Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • Parsley, finely chopped, optional

Method
 

Sauté
  1. Heat the oil on high heat in a large heavy-based pot. Cook garlic and onion for 1 1/2 minutes.
Cook Beef & Seasonings
  1. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up until there’s no red meat left. Add the Italian herbs and cook for 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
All In
  1. Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir well, then add the pasta.
Cook
  1. Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes.
Creamy
  1. Add the cream and let it simmer for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
Serve
  1. Remove from the stove, stir well, and ladle into bowls. Serve with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce. For extra flavor, consider adding chopped bell peppers or mushrooms with the onions. Increase red pepper flakes for more spice.