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Ground Beef Pasta

Ground Beef Pasta

This Ground Beef Pasta recipe is a delicious and easy meal featuring creamy sauce and hearty ground beef.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 668 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Pot
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • cutting board
  • knife

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef 85% lean

Vegetables

  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Seasonings

  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

Thickening Agents

  • 3 Tablespoons flour optional, helps thicken the sauce

Sauces

  • 16 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup half and half half cream, half milk

Pasta

  • 0.5 pound Rotini pasta

Cheese

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Shred the cheese and set it aside along with the half and half. We don’t want those to be cold when we add them to the sauce.
  • Cook and crumble the ground beef over medium heat. Add the onions halfway through and cook until softened.
  • Drain grease. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add salt, Worcestershire sauce, and flour. Stir to combine and cook for 3 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
  • Add chicken broth and use a silicone spatula to clean the bottom of the pan. Add the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Cook for 15 minutes while you start boiling water for the pasta. Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook for 7 minutes or per package instructions.
  • Slowly add in the half and half to the sauce, stirring as you go.
  • Reduce heat to low and slowly sprinkle in the cheese. Stir to combine. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Serve with garlic bread with cheese.

Notes

If possible, shred your cheese from a block, it melts and tastes better than packaged shredded cheese. Optional ingredient additions include drained diced tomatoes, frozen peas, carrots, and/or corn. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 668kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg
Keyword 30 minute meal, Creamy Pasta, Easy Meal, family recipe, Ground Beef Pasta, Italian sauce
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