Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe
A creamy one-pot beef pasta made with rotini, tomato sauce, herbs, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese for the perfect comfort meal ready in 30 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 Yellow onion diced, about 1 cup
- 2 lb Lean ground beef
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper
- 0.25 cup Flour
- 28 oz Tomato sauce
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 1 lb Rotini pasta
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese grated
- Parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef and brown for 6-8 minutes, breaking up meat as it cooks.
- Add minced garlic, dried basil, oregano, salt, and crushed red pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute to release aromas.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir. Cook 1-2 minutes to remove raw taste.
- Pour in tomato sauce slowly while constantly stirring. Simmer on low 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta to al dente. Drain.
- Add cooked pasta to sauce and toss to combine well.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir until sauce is smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Top with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently to maintain creamy texture.