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One Pot Ground Beef Pasta
Looking for a quick and tasty dinner option? This One Pot Ground Beef Pasta recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings. With simple ingredients and minimal clean up, it's a perfect weeknight meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 681 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
European
Ingredients
For the seasoning
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp dried mint or Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp sweet paprika or pul biber
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
For the stock
- 960 ml (4 cups) boiling water * see note 1
- 2 small beef stock cubes
For the pasta and sauce
- 3 tbsp olive oil , or as needed
- 1 onion , finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves , minced
- 500 g (1 lb 2oz) lean ground beef
- 400 g (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes (chopped tomatoes)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 350 g (12 oz) pasta such as penne, rigatoni etc.
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 tbsp freshly grated parmesan , divided
- 2 tbsp Chopped parsley or basil , to garnish
Instructions
- Combine the spices, herbs, sugar and seasoning. Crumble the stock cubes into a measuring and add boiling water, stirring to dissolve.
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan. Add the diced onion and half of the seasoning and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the onion is softened and slightly caramelized.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant. Turn up the heat, add ground beef and remaining seasoning and break it up with the back of a wooden spoon. Brown the beef until nicely colored.
- Stir in the tomatoes and tomato paste. Add the beef stock you prepared earlier and the bay leaf and bring to a rolling simmer.
- Add the pasta, stirring well to submerge it in the sauce. Lower the heat and simmer for 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally so that the pasta doesn't stick. You might need to top up with hot water if the pan is looking a bit dry.
- Cook until the pasta is al dente. Discard the bay leaf and stir in half of the grated Parmesan. Check the seasoning and adjust if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve with grated Parmesan cheese and perhaps a side of garlic bread!
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Notes
- Note 1: you can use canned low sodium chicken or beef broth if preferred.
- Note 2: stir in 80ml (1/3 cup) cream right before serving if you like a creamier sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
681kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
85g
(28%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
1475mg
(61%)
Potassium
1114mg
(32%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
674IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
183mg
(18%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 681
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 681kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1475mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 1114mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 674IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.