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One-Pot Creamy Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta

A quick and comforting pasta dish that's creamy and cheesy, all made in one pot for easy cleanup and deliciousness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Meat
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Seasonings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For frying the beef
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
  • Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  2. Drain excess fat and sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir in rotini pasta, beef broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes or until pasta is cooked al dente.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Can be frozen, but the texture may change.