35-Minute One-Pot Creamy Beef Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)
Hearty one-pot creamy beef pasta makes busy weeknight dinners simple, delicious, and family approved.
# What You Need:
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1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
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1 onion, diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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450 grams ground beef (90% lean)
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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710 millilitres beef broth
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800 grams crushed tomatoes (San Marzano recommended)
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450 grams pasta (fusilli, rotini or similar)
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120 millilitres heavy cream
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50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
# How to Make It:
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Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with a lid over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
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Add ground beef to the pot. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through.
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Pour in beef broth and crushed tomatoes. Stir to combine, then increase heat to bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Add pasta and reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 9–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
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Remove pot from heat. Stir in heavy cream and half of the Parmesan cheese. Adjust consistency with additional beef broth if desired. For a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered over medium heat for a few minutes.
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Serve immediately, topped with the remaining Parmesan cheese. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.
# Important Notes:
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For optimum texture, use short pasta shapes that hold sauce well, such as fusilli or rotini.
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To save time, prep all ingredients before you start cooking.