One Pot Creamy Beef Pasta
A comforting and savory one pot meal featuring minced beef, creamy tomato sauce, and conchiglie pasta, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Spices and 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 Adjust to taste
- 1/4 tsp Dried Thyme
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium White Onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, finely diced
Main Ingredients
- 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
- Drizzle olive oil into a large pot over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and sauté until soft and golden, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Introduce the minced beef, breaking it up with a spoon and cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the seasoning mix and stir to coat the beef.
- Add tomato puree and fry for another minute.
- Pour in the warm beef stock and tomato passata, swishing the passata jar with water to get every bit into the pot.
- Blend in the heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce, warming everything through.
- Add the uncooked conchiglie pasta and increase the heat to a hearty boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cooking until sauce thickens and pasta is al dente, stirring frequently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning; serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
For an extra punch of flavor, add a splash of lemon juice before serving. You can also sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top if desired. To add more vegetables, include bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms with the onions.