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Creamy Tomato Ground Beef Pasta

5 from 1 vote
This creamy tomato ground beef pasta is a quick and easy weeknight dinner, ready in 30 minutes with a rich, cheesy sauce the whole family will love.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Calories: 621

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking, I like to use avocado oil spray
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 3 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef lean
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup beef stock
  • 2 cups Parmesan cheese grated
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 16 oz pasta like rotini
  • 1 cup passata
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes or fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Diced fresh parsley for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened, then stir in the garlic and ground beef.
  3. Season with salt and black pepper: Add the seasonings, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to coat the beef.
  4. Pour in the tomato passata, reduce the heat, and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir in the cream and Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust with more salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Let the sauce gently thicken. Add the cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated. If reheating later, reserve some pasta water or stir in a splash of half-and-half/milk to thin the sauce while warming.

Nutrition

Calories: 621kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 32gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 1197mgPotassium: 701mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1384IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 471mgIron: 5mg

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