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Stovetop Creamy Ground Beef Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A quick and hearty pasta dish featuring seasoned ground beef in a creamy tomato sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Meat and Pasta

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 14 oz canned diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 8 oz uncooked pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion sweet yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste salt and black pepper Salt and black pepper

Garnish

  • to taste parmesan cheese Freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion for 4–5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add ground beef and cook until browned, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 4–5 minutes.
  • Pour in heavy cream, stir, and cook 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens. Toss with cooked pasta, season, and serve garnished with parmesan if desired.

Notes

For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer longer before adding cream.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef, creamy, pasta