EASY GROUND BEEF PASTA
Quick one-pot ground beefpasta with rich tomato sauce and melted cheese. Budget-friendly weeknightdinner that's ready in 30 minutes and loved by kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef • 1 tbsp olive oil if needed
- 1 onion diced • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce • 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2½ cups beef broth or water
- 12 oz pasta penne, rotini, shells, or elbows
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning • 1 tsp basil • 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp paprika • ½ tsp sugar • 1 bay leaf
- Salt & pepper • 1½ cups shredded cheese optional
Instructions
- Brown beef in large pot over medium-high heat, 6-8 min. Drain excess fat.
- Add onions, cook 4-5 min. Add garlic, cook 1 min.
- Stir in tomato paste and seasonings. Cook 1-2 min.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, bay leaf. Bring to boil.
- Add pasta, stir well. Reduce heat, cover, simmer 12-15 min, stirring every 3-4 min.
- Remove bay leaf. Stir in 1 cup cheese. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve topped with remaining cheese and fresh herbs!
Notes
- Pasta: Penne, rotini, shells work best. Avoid long pasta.
- Storage: Refrigerate 3-4 days, freeze up to 3 months.
- Make Ahead: Perfect for meal prep! Flavors improve overnight.