One Pot Beef Pasta
A quick and cozy comfort meal made in one pot with beef, pasta, tomato, and creamy cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 450 g ground beef
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes 796ml, with juice
- 300 g short pasta penne, rotini, etc.
- 0.5 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
- fresh parsley or basil optional garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up as it browns. Cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes with juice. Stir well.
- Add uncooked pasta and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover.
- Simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in cream and cheese. Mix until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Add spinach or frozen peas at the end for extra veggies.
Reheat with a splash of broth if leftovers get too thick.
Freezer-friendly: Skip dairy if freezing and add it when reheating.
Reheat with a splash of broth if leftovers get too thick.
Freezer-friendly: Skip dairy if freezing and add it when reheating.