Tomato Orecchiette with Ground Beef

Name: Tomato Orecchiette with Ground Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 6 oz. orecchiette pasta; 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tsp unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic; 2 Tbsp tomato paste; 8- oz. can tomato sauce; 14- oz. can diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup heavy cream (60g); 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
430 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Tomato Orecchiette with Ground Beef

Heidi Hunt

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Looking for a comforting and quick weeknight meal? This 30-Minute Creamy Tomato Orecchiette with Ground Beef is your go-to recipe for a hearty, flavorful dish that’s ready in no time.

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Ingredients

Servings

6 oz. orecchiette pasta
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning divided
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic minced
2 Tbsp tomato paste
8- oz. can tomato sauce
14- oz. can diced tomatoes drained
1/4 cup heavy cream (60g)
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Season with 1 tablespoon of salt. Once boiling, add pasta. Cook to al dente according to package instructions (see notes).
Meanwhile, brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat breaking into small pieces until no longer pink. Season with salt and 1/4 tsp italian seasoning. Drain grease and transfer to a bowl.
Reduce heat to medium. Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté, stirring continuously, for about a minute, then add in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, cream and 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning. Stir together and saute for about 5 minutes to thicken, stirring occasionally and reducing heat as needed. Taste the sauce and salt and pepper as needed (I added 1/4 tsp each).
Drain the pasta then toss with the sauce and cooked beef in the skillet. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over top. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Pasta: you never want to overcook pasta of course but especially not with this dish! The orecchiette is one of the stars of the show and if the pasta gets mushy this meal is going to feel mushy so we must get it al dente! The easiest way to make sure you get al dente pasta is to cook the pasta for two minutes less than the lowest recommended cooking time. You’ll be mixing it with the sauce and beef later, so if it still has too much of a bite you can get it more tender then!
you never want to overcook pasta of course but especially not with this dish! The orecchiette is one of the stars of the show and if the pasta gets mushy this meal is going to feel mushy so we must get it al dente! The easiest way to make sure you get al dente pasta is to cook the pasta for two minutes less than the lowest recommended cooking time. You’ll be mixing it with the sauce and beef later, so if it still has too much of a bite you can get it more tender then!
Serve with veggies! This beefy pasta dish is meant to PLEASE! You could add cooked vegetables in with everything else and make it a one-dish meal. I think it’s best served as is (to please everyone) and pairing it with an easy vegetable side like green beans, broccoli or an easy salad kit from the store!
This beefy pasta dish is meant to PLEASE! You could add cooked vegetables in with everything else and make it a one-dish meal. I think it’s best served as is (to please everyone) and pairing it with an easy vegetable side like green beans, broccoli or an easy salad kit from the store!
Don’t forget to salt the pasta water before cooking the pasta! It’s the only way to get flavor cooked into the pasta!! :)
Don’t forget to salt the pasta water before cooking the pasta! It’s the only way to get flavor cooked into the pasta!! :)

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/4 of skillet (310g) Calories 430kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 39.5g (13%) Protein 30.3g (61%) Fat 16.8g (26%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 94.2mg (31%) Fiber 2.6g (10%) Sugar 4.8g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 430 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1/4 of skillet (310g)
Calories	430kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	39.5g	13%
Protein	30.3g	61%
Fat	16.8g	26%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Cholesterol	94.2mg	31%
Fiber	2.6g	10%
Sugar	4.8g	10%