Creamy Ground Beef Pasta Bake
A hearty and comforting one-pot dish ready in under 30 minutes. The creamy tomato sauce coats every piece of pasta beautifully, while the golden melted cheese topping makes it completely irresistible for the whole family.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 2.2 lb (1 kg) ground beef
- 1 can (2.5 oz / 70 g) tomato paste
- ¾ cup (200 ml) heavy cream
- ½ yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cups (1 liter) hot water
- 2½ cups (250 g) fusilli pasta
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded mozzarella or grated cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Directions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker over high heat. Sauté the diced onion for 2 minutes until softened and translucent.
- 2
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully browned. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- 3
Stir in the tomato paste and heavy cream, then pour in the hot water. Mix well until you have a smooth, creamy sauce.
- 4
Bring to a boil, add the pasta, seal the pressure cooker, and cook under pressure for 5 minutes.
- 5
Transfer to a baking dish, top generously with shredded cheese, and broil for 3–5 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- 6
Serve immediately while hot.
💡 Chef's Tip
Add a crushed garlic clove with the onion for extra depth of flavor. Finish with fresh basil leaves before serving. Swap heavy cream for ricotta for a lighter version.
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