Creamy Ground Beef Pasta
A hearty, comforting dish featuring tender pasta tossed with a rich tomato and ground beef sauce, finished with a generous drizzle of cream for an irresistibly silky result. Quick to make and endlessly satisfying, this is the kind of weeknight dinner the whole family will ask for again and again.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 kg pasta (penne, fusilli or spaghetti)
- 1 kg ground beef
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (400 g) tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
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Directions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for 3 minutes until softened, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- 2
Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned all over. Season generously with salt, pepper, and add the bay leaves.
- 3
Pour in the tomato sauce and water, stir to combine. Partially cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 4
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
- 5
Transfer the pasta to a large serving dish. Drizzle the heavy cream evenly over the pasta, then ladle the meat sauce generously on top.
- 6
Serve immediately, optionally topped with grated Parmesan and a side of green salad.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra depth, stir a pinch of dried oregano into the sauce while it simmers. Leftovers reheat beautifully — just add a splash of water to loosen the sauce. You can also finish it under the broiler with shredded cheese for a gratin-style version.
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