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One Pot Creamy Beef Pasta

One Pot Creamy Beef Pasta is made with seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, rich tomato sauce, and heavy cream.
Everything cooks together in one pot for easy cleanup.
A comforting family dinner ready in about 40 minutes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-inspired

Ingredients
  

Seasoning Mix

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ –½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

Pasta

  • Olive oil as needed
  • 1 medium white onion finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves finely diced
  • 1 pound 500 g lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2½ cups warm beef broth
  • 2 cups tomato passata
  • ¾ cup heavy cream room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 10½ ounces 300 g uncooked conchiglie pasta
  • Fresh parsley finely chopped, for garnish (optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large Dutch oven or deep skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and cook until softened and lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until browned.
  • Stir in the seasoning mix and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen its flavor.
  • Pour in the warm beef broth, tomato passata, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce, stirring until well combined.
  • Add the uncooked pasta and stir to coat evenly.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  • If the sauce thickens before the pasta is fully cooked, add small splashes of hot water or beef broth as needed.
  • Taste and adjust with additional salt, black pepper, or chili flakes.
  • Garnish the One Pot Creamy Beef Pasta with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Ground turkey or ground chicken can be substituted for the beef.
  • Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta if desired.
  • Add a pinch of crushed red pepper for extra heat.
  • Serve with garlic bread and a fresh green salad.
  • Leftovers become even creamier the next day.