Description
A creamy and delicious one-pot pasta dish featuring ground beef, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the penne pasta to the pot, stirring to combine. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg