Description

Satisfying Beef Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to your dining table. This creamy, flavorful dish features tender ground beef enveloped in a rich tomato sauce, perfectly coating short pasta shapes for an indulgent experience. The combination of aromatic herbs and spices adds depth, ensuring every bite is bursting with deliciousness. Whether you’re cooking for family or friends, this easy-to-make recipe promises to create lasting memories around the table, making it a go-to favorite for any occasion.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef
2 cups tomato passata
3 tbsp tomato puree
2.75 cups beef stock
0.75 cup cream
10.5 oz short pasta (penne or rigatoni)
1 white onion (finely diced)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1.5 tsp salt
1 tsp smoked paprika
0.75 tsp oregano
0.5 tsp black pepper
0.5 tsp chili flakes
0.25 tsp thyme
0.5 tsp sugar
olive oil

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Instructions

In a small bowl, mix salt, smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, chili flakes, thyme, and sugar.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent (about 4–5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Add ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned (about 5–7 minutes).
Stir in the tomato puree and spice mixture; cook for one minute to toast the spices.
Pour in beef stock and tomato passata. Stir well to combine; bring to a gentle boil.
Add short pasta; reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and stir in cream until fully combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
Calories: 480
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 860mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 80mg