A super quick and easy dinner recipe: this one-pot cheesy ground beef pasta is rich, gooey, and ready in under 30 minutes. The ultimate homemade comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 3 cups beef broth
- 15 oz tomato sauce (canned)
- 12 oz elbow macaroni or pasta shells (uncooked)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion; cook until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain fat.
- Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes to caramelize the paste.
- Pour in the beef broth, tomato sauce, and uncooked pasta. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and gooey. Garnish with parsley.