4.8 from 258 votes
Easy Creamy Ground Beef Pasta
This ground beef pasta recipe tastes like it's been cooked low and slow, but it's ready in about 30 minutes! It's perfect for busy weeknights and has simple ingredients.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 584 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard see note
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
- salt & pepper to taste
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional, to taste
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
- Add the onion and olive oil to a large skillet (or small pot/Dutch oven) and cook for 4-5 minutes over medium-high heat.
- Add in the ground beef and garlic and continue cooking for another 8 minutes or so until the beef has browned (break the meat up with your spoon as you go along). Spoon out excess fat if there's a lot of it.
- Stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 4-5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced somewhat.
- Stir in the cream and cook for another 3-5 minutes (it'll warm through and reduce a bit).
- Season generously with salt & pepper as needed and toss with the drained pasta. Serve with parmesan cheese if desired.
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Notes
- The Dijon mustard isn't totally necessary (you don't have to buy a jar just for this recipe), but it's great for building flavor in sauces like this one, so I always keep some in my fridge. You can always taste and add more if needed.
- Feel free to up the Italian seasoning if you want a stronger herby flavor. I personally prefer just a hint in this recipe.
- You can use a can of tomato sauce instead of the diced tomatoes if you don't like pieces of tomatoes (or try petite diced tomatoes).
Nutrition Information
Calories
584kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
131mg
(44%)
Sodium
176mg
(7%)
Potassium
849mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
894IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 584
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 584kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 176mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 849mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 894IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.