Hearty One-Pot Ground Beef and Tomato Pasta
This hearty one-pot pasta dish features ground beef, diced tomatoes, and a savory broth all cooked together with your favorite pasta. It's a quick and easy meal perfect for a busy weeknight.
Equipment
- Large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef lean or regular
- 1 Onion chopped
- 3-4 Garlic minced
- 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz, undrained
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- 12-16 oz Uncooked Pasta penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni recommended
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- Salt To taste
- Black Pepper To taste
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil optional, for browning if beef isn't very fatty
Optional Garnish
- Fresh Parsley or Basil For garnish (optional)
- Parmesan Cheese For serving (optional)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat, add ground beef (and olive oil if needed), and cook until browned, then drain excess grease.
- Add chopped onion to the pot and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened, then stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute; then add diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Add uncooked pasta to the boiling mixture and stir well to ensure it is submerged.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce and meld flavors.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley or basil and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of broth for your desired sauce consistency. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning.