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Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta

Busy families face the challenge of making a tasty dinner that pleases everyone. Our one pot pasta recipe is a delicious answer that makes cooking on weeknights easy. It combines rich beef with tangy tomato sauce, making it feel like a fancy restaurant meal at home.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 16 oz penne pasta
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Large 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven
  • Sharp chef's knife
  • Wooden cooking spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in skillet over medium-high heat
  2. Add minced garlic, cook for 30 seconds
  3. Pour in diced tomatoes and beef broth
  4. Add uncooked pasta, stir to combine
  5. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes
  6. Stir in heavy cream until sauce thickens
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
  8. Garnish with fresh basil if desired
  9. This pasta recipe card makes cooking easy and fun. You can have a meal that tastes like it came from a restaurant in under 30 minutes.