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Creamy Ground Beef Pasta in One Pot for Easy Meals

One-Pot Creamy Ground Beef Pasta made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pound ground beef 90% lean
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 16 ounces pasta fusilli, rotini, or similar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add ground beef, seasonings, salt, and pepper.
  4. Brown the beef until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Pour in the beef broth and stir to combine.
  6. Add the pasta, cover, and simmer for 9-12 minutes until al dente.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and half of the Parmesan cheese.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with remaining Parmesan.

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