Description
A quick and comforting dish made with ground beef, pasta, and a creamy sauce that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (85% lean recommended)
- 1 Onion, diced (For flavor base)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced (Add during onion cooking)
- 15 ounces Tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup Beef broth (To help cook the pasta)
- 1 cup Heavy cream (Can use half and half or milk)
- 1 cup Cheese (parmesan, cheddar, or mozzarella) (For creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown the ground beef in a large deep skillet or pot. Break it up, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink. Drain extra grease if needed.
- Add diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 to 60 seconds.
- Stir in tomato sauce and beef broth. Add Italian seasoning and a pinch of paprika.
- Add uncooked pasta straight into the pan. Stir well so the pasta is mostly covered.
- Cover and simmer, stirring every couple of minutes, until pasta is tender (usually 10 to 14 minutes depending on shape).
- Turn heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and cheese until creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Notes
For a different flavor, you can try adding red pepper flakes for heat or substitute ground turkey. Leftovers can be reheated gently with a splash of broth to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food