One-Pot Creamy Beef Pasta — The Cozy Weeknight Dinner You’ll Make Again and Again
One-Pot Creamy Beef Pasta is an easy, comforting dinner made with seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, and a rich, cheesy cream sauce—all cooked together in one pot for minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 lb ground beef
Salt, pepper, garlic powder (to taste)
1 large shallot, chopped
1 lb rigatoni or short pasta
4 cups chicken or beef broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot or skillet and cook ground beef until browned; season to taste.
- Add chopped shallot and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add dry pasta and broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until pasta is tender.
- Turn off heat and stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese.
- Cover and let sit for 10 minutes to thicken before serving.
Notes
Stir once or twice while the pasta cooks to prevent sticking. Add a splash of broth or cream if the pasta thickens too much.