One-Pot Creamy Beef Pasta (Print Version)
Creamy beef with tender pasta cooked together in one pot, perfect for a comforting and speedy dinner.
# Ingredients:
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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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1 pound ground beef, 90% lean
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
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3 cups beef broth
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1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes (San Marzano recommended)
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16 ounces pasta (fusilli, rotini, or similar)
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½ cup heavy cream
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
# Steps:
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Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4–6 minutes.
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Add the 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.
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Pour in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes. Stir well to combine. Increase the heat to bring the sauce to a simmer.
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Add the pasta to the pot and reduce the heat to medium. Cover the pot and cook for 9–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
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Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust the sauce consistency by adding beef broth 1 tablespoon at a time if too thick, or cooking over medium heat if too thin.
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Serve the creamy beef pasta immediately, topped with the remaining Parmesan cheese. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.