One pot creamy tomato beef pasta
A quick and hearty one-pot meal combining tender beef, pasta, and a creamy tomato sauce for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Oil and aromatics
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 piece onion, finely chopped
Meat and seasonings
- 500 g beef mince / ground beef
- 2 tsp Italian herbs (Note 1)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
Canned tomatoes and broth
- 400 g crushed tomatoes or tomato passata
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken stock/broth (Note 2)
Pasta and cream
- 350 g fusilli or other short pasta
- 0.75 cups heavy cream
Cheese and herbs
- to taste Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- to taste Parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil and sauté garlic and onion for 1.5 minutes.
- Add beef and cook until no longer red, then stir in herbs and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; add pasta and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in cream and cook for 1-2 minutes until saucy and pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat, garnish with Parmesan and parsley, then serve.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste.