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Creamy baked ziti with melted cheese, tomato sauce, and fresh herbs in a white baking dish.

Ground Beef Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 748 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta such as penne or rotini
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef 85% lean
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, with juices (14 ounces)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving, optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling water until al dente according to package directions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add ground beef and minced garlic to the skillet with onions.
    Ground beef and chopped onions in a white skillet.
  • Cook until the beef is browned and crumbled, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  • Add diced tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning; stir. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
    Ground beef and tomato sauce cooking in a white skillet.
  • Mix in heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Turn off heat and mix in shredded cheese.
  • Add the drained pasta to the skillet and gently toss to coat with the sauce.
    Creamy tomato pasta with penne and ground meat in a white bowl on a textured surface.
  • Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
    Creamy baked ziti with ground beef, tomato sauce, and melted cheese served in a white bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 748kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 32gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 22gSodium: 233mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Ground Beef Pasta
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