Creamy Beef Pasta
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring seasoned ground beef and a flavorful tomato sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meat
- 11 oz ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 9 oz onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 9 oz tomato purée (blend ripe tomatoes until smooth)
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp sugar (optional, to cut acidity)
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- Pasta water as needed Pasta water
- 3 oz cream
- 2 tsp mustard
- 6 oz pasta of your choice
Garnish
- to taste Fresh parsley (chopped)
- to taste Grated parmesan cheese
- optional Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook ground beef until browned. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cook until softened.
- Add tomato purée, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, and paprika. Simmer for 10 minutes, adding pasta water as needed.
- Stir in cream and mustard, then combine with cooked pasta. Garnish with parsley, parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer longer and adjust seasoning to taste.