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Stovetop Creamy Ground Beef Pasta

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A one-pot, 25-minute creamy ground beef pasta with tender noodles, savory beef, and a rich tomato-cream sauce perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream

1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained

8 oz uncooked pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 sweet yellow onion, chopped

1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

Freshly grated parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
  5. Stir in tomato paste, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning; cook for 1–2 minutes to develop flavor.
  6. Add diced tomatoes (with juices) and uncooked pasta. Pour in 2 cups of water or broth, stir, and bring to a simmer.
  7. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, about 10–12 minutes. Add more liquid if needed.
  8. Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until sauce is creamy and coats pasta.
  10. Serve hot, topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Swap ground beef for turkey, chicken for variety.

Use short pasta shapes like penne, rotini, or shells.

Add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months; thaw in fridge before reheating.

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