Stovetop Creamy Ground Beef Pasta
This one-skillet stovetop creamy ground beef pasta is a hearty, rich, and comforting dish that comes together quickly with simple ingredients and bold flavor.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef fresh or from package
- ¾ cup heavy cream or whipping cream
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes undrained
- 8 oz uncooked pasta short pasta like penne or rotini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ sweet yellow onion chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- fresh parmesan cheese optional for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add ground beef, break it up with a spoon and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in tomato paste, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Pour in canned diced tomatoes with juice and stir. Reduce heat to low.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss until fully coated with sauce and simmer 2-3 more minutes.
- Optional: Sprinkle with fresh parmesan before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of cream or water. Optional: freeze in single portions for meal prep.