Description

This One Pot Creamy Pasta and Mince is the ultimate easy weeknight meal, crafted from simple pantry staples you likely already have on hand. The best part however is that it all comes together effortlessly in one single pot! Hooray!

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 onions, chopped
750g beef mince
1 tablespoon Italian Herbs (See Notes)
½ teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
400g crushed tomatoes (or passata)*
6 cups beef stock or broth
2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
500g Fusilli pasta or Farfalle or any other short pasta
1 cup cream (250ml)

For Serving:

Parmesan Cheese, finely grated

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Instructions

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, over medium-high heat, fry the onion in the olive oil until soft and translucent. Then add the garlic cloves and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Add the mince and cook until there are no raw bits. Make sure to break up the mince as you stir to make sure all parts get cooked. Add the Italian Herbs and Chilli Flakes and cook for a minute, then add the tomato paste and cook for another minute to develop the tomato flavour.
Add in the chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, salt, pepper and pasta. Stir to combine.
Heat the liquid to a simmer then cook for 15 minutes stirring every now and then, until pasta is al dente (cooked but still maintaining firmness).
Stir in the cream and allow to simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan.

Notes

Italian Herbs – You can purchase a mix of Italian Herbs or alternately use a mix of any of the following herbs: Marjoram, Rosemary, Basil, Oregano, Thyme, Parsley. I used a teaspoon each of Oregano, Thyme and Parsley to make up 1 tablespoon.

If you do not have crushed tomatoes or passata then use 2 cups finely chopped tomatoes.