One Beef and Pasta

This one-pot meal features tender pasta and juicy ground beef in a savory, cheese-spiked tomato sauce. The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so you're guaranteed flavor in every noodle.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword beef and pasta, one pan meal

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 748kcal

Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
2-3 cloves garlic minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
28- ounce can tomato puree or crushed tomatoes
2 cups beef broth or water, plus more as needed
1 pound pasta of choice I used medium shells but any small shape works
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Grated parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

Brown the beef in a large high-sided skillet or stock pot over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks. If necessary, drain away any fat.
Add the Italian seasoning, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute, until the herbs are fragrant.
Add the tomato puree and beef broth and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook (gently boiling) according to the package directions, until al dente, stirring frequently and adding more water if necessary (you want a thick sauce).
Fold in the mozzarella cheese. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Serve with parmesan cheese on the side.

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