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Ground Beef Pasta

This ground beef pasta is rich, cozy, and full of flavor, made with tender pasta, savory beef, creamy tomato sauce, and melty cheese for an easy comfort dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine American, Italian-Inspired
Servings 1
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Saute Pan
  • Large Pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 12 oz pasta penne or rotini

Beef and Sauce

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups marinara or tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Cheese and Garnish

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Brown the ground beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
  • Saute onion and garlic: Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Build the sauce: Pour in the marinara sauce and beef broth. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let the sauce simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.
  • Add the cream: Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer for another 2 minutes until smooth and slightly richened.
  • Combine the pasta and sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until all the pasta is coated in the creamy beef sauce.
  • Melt in the cheese: Add the mozzarella and parmesan cheese, stirring gently until melted and the sauce becomes creamy and thick.
  • Rest and serve: Let the pasta rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.
Keyword Creamy Ground Beef Pasta, Easy Beef Pasta, Ground Beef Pasta, Weeknight Pasta Dinner