One Pot Creamy Beef Pasta
A delightful one-pot dish featuring creamy pasta enveloped in rich savory beef sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Seasonings
- 1 tsp Salt
- 3/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp Chili Flakes (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp Dried Thyme
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium White Onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, finely diced
- 500 g Minced/Ground Beef
- 2 tbsp Tomato Puree
- 600 ml Beef Stock, warm
- 500 g Tomato Passata
- 180 ml Double/Heavy Cream, at room temp
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 300 g uncooked Conchiglie Pasta
- Finely diced Fresh Parsley, to serve (optional)
- Olive Oil, as needed
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the finely diced onion and sauté until it begins to soften and turn golden brown.
- Introduce the garlic and fry for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the minced beef, breaking it up as it cooks until browned.
- Stir in the seasonings: salt, smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, chili flakes, and thyme.
- Incorporate the tomato puree and fry for about a minute.
Cooking
- Pour in the warm beef stock and tomato passata, using a splash of water to swill out your passata container.
- Add the heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce, stirring until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and gently fold in the uncooked conchiglie pasta.
- Cook until the sauce has thickened and the pasta is al dente, stirring frequently.
- If the sauce thickens too much before the pasta is cooked, add a splash of hot water.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Consider incorporating a splash of lemon juice before serving to brighten the dish. Adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach enhances nutrition. To elevate flavor, add Parmesan cheese or pre-cook the pasta for easier sauce consistency adjustment.