Go Back
One-Pot Pasta with Ground Beef on a plate

One-Pot Pasta with Ground Beef

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Brown beef and onion in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef.
  2. Add garlic; cook another minute until fragrant.
  3. Drain excess fat if needed; stir in pasta, tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil; reduce to medium-low. Cover; simmer 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in mozzarella until melted and creamy.
  6. Stand 3-5 minutes to thicken; garnish with parsley and serve hot.