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Easy One-Pot Ground Beef Pasta Recipe with Cream Cheese Sauce

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A comforting and creamy one-pot pasta dish featuring ground beef and a velvety cream cheese sauce, perfect for quick and cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 lean)
  • 8 ounces (225g) medium pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
  • 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups (720ml) beef broth
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk or half-and-half
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Soften the cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature or microwaving for about 15 seconds.
  2. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for another 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in beef broth and milk, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Add uncooked pasta and stir well. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid slightly ajar, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  6. Remove lid and add softened cream cheese in dollops. Stir gently until cream cheese melts completely into the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if using. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. Stir occasionally but gently to prevent pasta from sticking or breaking. Adjust liquid as needed depending on pasta shape. For dairy-free or vegetarian versions, substitute ingredients accordingly. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of milk or broth to loosen sauce.

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Keywords: one-pot pasta, ground beef pasta, cream cheese sauce, easy dinner, quick pasta recipe, comfort food, creamy pasta

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