One Pot Ground Beef Pasta
A quick and cozy one-pot pasta made with ground beef, tomato sauce, and melty cheese. Ready in 30 minutes with minimal cleanup — perfect for busy nights!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 12 ounces Pasta Penne or rotini
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes
- 2 cups Beef Broth
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella optional
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Beef In a big ol’ pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it’s nice and browned. If there’s extra grease, go ahead and drain it.
- Add Onion + Garlic Stir in your chopped onion and garlic. Cook for a few minutes until your kitchen smells amazing and the onion softens up.
- Build That Flavor Pour in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, pasta, and Italian seasoning. Give it all a good stir. It already looks good, right?
- Let It Simmer Bring it to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer. Stir occasionally and cook until the pasta is al dente — usually about 10–12 minutes. Most of the liquid will absorb and turn into a beautiful, saucy base.
- Get Cheesy (Optional But YUM) Stir in shredded mozzarella until it melts into the pasta like a cheesy dream. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.