One-Pot Ground Beef Pasta on a plate

Ground Beef & Beef · Easy

One-Pot Ground Beef Pasta

This one-pot ground beef pasta simmers everything together in a single pot for a hearty, saucy dinner with minimal cleanup, ready in about 25 minutes.

10Prep min
18Cook min
28Total min
  • 1 lbground beef
  • 1/2yellow onion, diced
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 2.5 cupsbeef broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz)diced tomatoes
  • 2 cupselbow macaroni or rotini, uncooked
  • 1 cupshredded cheddar cheese
  • to taste salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning
  1. 1Brown the ground beef with the onion in a large pot over medium-high heat; drain excess fat.
  2. 2Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. 3Stir in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, uncooked pasta, and Italian seasoning.
  4. 4Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
  5. 5Stir in the cheese until melted, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Make it yours

  • Add a can of drained corn or diced bell pepper.
  • Use ground turkey for a leaner dish.
  • Top with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Good with

  • Garlic bread
  • A simple green salad
  • Extra shredded cheese at the table

Good questions, answered.

Do I need to cook the pasta separately?

No, the pasta cooks directly in the sauce, which saves a pot and adds flavor to the pasta.

Can I make this ahead?

It's best fresh, but leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth or water to loosen the sauce.