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Creamy Ground Beef Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes (One Pan)

A creamy ground beef pasta made with fresh tomatoes, parmesan, and milk for a lighter, one-pan sauce that’s rich, balanced, and easy to make.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword beef tomato pasta, creamy ground beef pasta, creamy one pan pasta, ground beef pasta recipe, homemade pasta sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 704kcal
Author Chef Josh

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 3 medium tomatoes cored
  • ¾ lb ground beef
  • ½ onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup skim milk
  • ¼ cup finely grated parmesan plus more for serving

Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Pasta

  • 8 to 9 oz dry pasta

Instructions

  • Start: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and place 3 cored tomatoes core-side down
    tomatoes in a frying pan
  • Add: Add ¾ lb ground beef, ½ diced onion, 3 cloves garlic, and 1 tablespoon tomato paste around them, cover and cook for 7 to 8 minutes.
    beef, onions, tomatoes and tomato paste in pan
  • Brown: Remove the lid, break up the ground beef, and cook until browned and the onion is softened.
  • Peel: Peel the skins off the tomatoes
    a pair of tongs removing the skins on tomatoes in a pan of beef and seasonings for pasta sauce
  • Crush: Crush the tomatoes directly in the pan using a fork or masher to form a chunky sauce.
    tomatoes being crushed in a pan with ground beef and seasonings for a creamy ground beef pasta made with fresh tomatoes
  • Season: Add 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and ½ teaspoon paprika, then stir to combine.
    seasonings in a dish being added to a pan of beef and fresh tomatoes for the making of creamy ground beef pasta made with fresh tomatoes
  • Cream: Lower heat to medium-low and slowly stir in ½ cup skim milk, letting it warm gently without boiling.
    skim milk being added to a pan of tomato beef sauce
  • Finish Sauce: Add ¼ cup grated parmesan and stir until melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  • Boil Pasta: Cook 8 to 9 oz pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving a splash of pasta water before draining.
  • Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen.
    fresh pasta being added to a a pan of beef sauce for creamy ground beef pasta made with fresh tomatoes
  • Serve: immediately, with extra parmesan, and enjoy!
    a creamy beef pasta sauce, made with fresh tomatoes, coated on noodles

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Notes

  • If your tomatoes are super juicy, let the sauce cook an extra minute or two before adding the milk so it doesn’t get too loose.
  • This is one of those recipes where the pasta water can save you. If things feel tight, just loosen it up and it comes right back together.
  • Skim milk works great here, but if you want it richer, swap in whole milk or a splash of cream.
  • This is a good “end of week” pasta. You can play with it depending on what you’ve got and it still works.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 704kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1070mg | Potassium: 981mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1440IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 4mg