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30-Minute One-Pot Creamy Beef Pasta

Close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy beef pasta (rotini shape) topped generously with shredded Parmesan cheese.
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Make this quick and easy creamy beef pasta on the stovetop. This one-pot recipe delivers a rich, velvety sauce perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 12 ounces pasta (such as rotini or shells)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook the beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is fully browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Pour the tomato sauce and beef broth into the pot with the cooked beef. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Add the dry pasta to the boiling liquid. Stir well to prevent sticking.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Stir occasionally during this time.
  5. Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the heavy cream.
  6. Whisk the cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly. Continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens to a velvety consistency.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until it melts smoothly into the sauce.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • For a higher protein version, use lean ground beef or ground turkey.
  • To achieve the best creamy texture, do not skip whisking the cornstarch slurry before adding it to the sauce.
  • You can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half for a slightly lighter sauce, though the texture will be less rich.
  • Use bowtie pasta or shells as these shapes hold the creamy sauce well.

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