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