Description
This stovetop creamy ground beef pasta is a rich, cheesy one-pan meal ready in 30 minutes. It combines tender pasta, a savory tomato sauce, and a velvety cream base for ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta (uncooked)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 6–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add salt, black pepper, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
- Add uncooked pasta directly into the skillet. Stir to coat, then cover with a lid. Simmer on medium-low heat for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese. Mix until the sauce is smooth and creamy and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use 90% lean ground beef to control the fat content.
- Stir the pasta occasionally while simmering to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Adjust beef broth if the sauce seems too thick before adding the cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American