One Pot Ground Beef Pasta

5 from 2 votes

Looking for a quick and tasty dinner option? This One Pot Ground Beef Pasta recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings. With simple ingredients and minimal clean up, it's a perfect weeknight meal!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Course: Main

Cuisine: Continental

Keyword: One Pot Ground Beef Pasta

Servings:

Calories: 681kcal

Author: Lucy Parissi | Supergolden Bakes

Equipment

Ingredients

For the seasoning

2 tsp brown sugar
2 tsp dried mint or Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp sweet paprika or pul biber
1 tsp salt
½ tsp ground black pepper

For the stock

960 ml (4 cups) boiling water * see note 1
2 small beef stock cubes

For the pasta and sauce

3 tbsp olive oil , or as needed
1 onion , finely chopped
4 garlic cloves , minced
500 g (1 lb 2oz) lean ground beef
400 g (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes (chopped tomatoes)
2 tbsp tomato paste
350 g (12 oz) pasta such as penne, rigatoni etc.
1 bay leaf
6 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan , divided
2 tbsp chopped parsley or basil , to garnish

Instructions

Combine the spices, herbs, sugar and seasoning. Crumble the stock cubes into a measuring and add boiling water, stirring to dissolve.
2 tsp brown sugar, 2 tsp dried mint , 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp sweet paprika , 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper, 960 ml (4 cups) boiling water, 2 small beef stock cubes
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan. Add the diced onion and half of the seasoning and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the onion is softened and slightly caramelized.
3 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion
Add the minced garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant. Turn up the heat, add ground beef and remaining seasoning and break it up with the back of a wooden spoon. Brown the beef until nicely colored.
4 garlic cloves, 500 g (1 lb 2oz) lean ground beef
Stir in the tomatoes and tomato paste. Add the beef stock you prepared earlier and the bay leaf and bring to a rolling simmer.
400 g (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 350 g (12 oz) pasta , 1 bay leaf
Add the pasta, stirring well to submerge it in the sauce. Lower the heat and simmer for 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally so that the pasta doesn't stick. You might need to top up with hot water if the pan is looking a bit dry.
Cook until the pasta is al dente. Discard the bay leaf and stir in half of the grated Parmesan. Check the seasoning and adjust if needed.
6 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve with grated Parmesan cheese and perhaps a side of garlic bread!
2 tbsp chopped parsley or basil

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Notes

Note 1: you can use canned low sodium chicken or beef broth if preferred.
Note 2: stir in 80ml (1/3 cup) cream right before serving if you like a creamier sauce. Slimming-Friendly Tweaks
- Swap the ground beef: Use 5% fat (or less) lean ground beef to keep it syn-free. If using a higher fat mince, cook and drain off the excess fat before adding other ingredients. You can also use ground turkey instead.
- Watch out for the cheese: If you're cooking for the whole family, sprinkle cheese over individual bowls instead of stirring it through the whole dish.
- Use whole wheat pasta: Pasta is allowed on SW, but whole wheat pasta adds extra fibre and helps keep you full longer. Avoid adding any oil or butter during cooking.
- Up the veg: Adding extra veggies will not only make this dish go the extra mile, it will add nutritional value and flavor. Consider stirring in mushrooms, peppers, zucchini, or squash. Dice them small and let them cook down into the sauce.
- Ditch the oil: Use a low-calorie cooking spray (like Frylight or olive oil spray) to control the amount of added fat.

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