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Simple One Pot Ground Beef Pasta
This simple one-pot ground beef pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. It combines seasoned ground beef, aromatic vegetables, a rich tomato sauce, and pasta, all cooked in a single pot for easy cleanup. Finishing it with cream cheese makes the sauce extra creamy, and a topping of melted mozzarella cheese adds a delicious touch.
#One Pot
#Ground Beef
#Pasta
#Weeknight Meal
#Easy Recipe
#Comfort Food
#Family Dinner
#Italian American
#Dinner
#Quick Meal
Creamy One-Pot Pasta ready to serve
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
39m
Cook Time
49m
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
Italian-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
600
Calories
32g
Protein
60g
Carbs
24g
Fat
Close-up of the cheesy, saucy pasta
Ingredients
Servings: 6
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Melted mozzarella bubbling on top
Instructions
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- Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Gather all other ingredients.5m
Preview5mPreviewDice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Gather all other ingredients. - In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.7m
Preview7mPreviewIn a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. - Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the browned beef. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the onion is softened and translucent and the garlic is fragrant.5m
Preview5mPreviewAdd the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the browned beef. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the onion is softened and translucent and the garlic is fragrant. - Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.3m
Preview3mPreviewStir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. - Add the uncooked pasta to the pot. Stir well to ensure the pasta is fully submerged in the liquid. If needed, add a small amount of water or broth to cover the pasta.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd the uncooked pasta to the pot. Stir well to ensure the pasta is fully submerged in the liquid. If needed, add a small amount of water or broth to cover the pasta. - Cover the pot and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally (every 5 minutes or so) to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.18m
Preview18mPreviewCover the pot and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally (every 5 minutes or so) to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed. - Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the softened cream cheese cubes until fully melted and incorporated, making the sauce rich and creamy.3m
Preview3mPreviewRemove the pot from heat. Stir in the softened cream cheese cubes until fully melted and incorporated, making the sauce rich and creamy. - Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pasta. Cover the pot again and let sit for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.3mPreview3mPreviewSprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pasta. Cover the pot again and let sit for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired, and serve hot directly from the pot.1mPreview1mPreviewGarnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired, and serve hot directly from the pot.
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