One-Pot Beef Pasta – Simple, Cozy Weeknight Meal
This creamy one-pot beef pasta is rich, garlicky, and packed with comforting flavor — made easy in one pan with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-5 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 ½ cups uncooked short pasta
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown beef in a large pot, season with salt and pepper.
- Push beef aside and melt butter. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in pasta, broth, cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer covered for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in Parmesan and adjust thickness with extra broth or cream if needed.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley.
Notes
Add spinach or mushrooms for variation. Use mozzarella for extra cheesiness. Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored for up to 3 days.