One Pot Ground Beef Pasta Your Weeknight Needs
This one pot ground beef recipe is your ticket to a fast, filling dinner without the mess. When I say it's easy, I mean toss-everything-in-a-pot-and-stir kind of easy. We’re talking Ground Beef One Pot Meals-level simple.
I threw this together after a long day when all I wanted was something warm and comforting but didn’t want to babysit three burners and a saucepan. It’s become one of my go-to One Pan Ground Beef Recipes for that reason. You brown the meat, mix in your pantry heroes, and just let it bubble into a cozy bowl of comfort.
This recipe hits that sweet spot between Simple Ground Beef Recipes and Quick Ground Beef Recipes For Dinner. It’s hearty like the best Ground Beef Casserole Recipes, but faster than your average Ground Beef Crockpot Recipes. Plus, fewer dishes. I count that as a win any day of the week.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked pasta (elbow or penne)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Toss in the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as you go.
- Add salt, pepper, paprika, and tomato paste. Stir it all together so the beef gets coated.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and beef broth. Bring it to a gentle boil.
- Add the pasta. Give everything a stir and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy. Sprinkle parsley on top if you're feeling fancy.
- Scoop into bowls and serve hot. Leftovers? Even better the next day.