Recipe Card of One pot meal for large family pasta
This one-pot pasta dish is perfect for feeding a large family with minimal cleanup. Made with hearty ingredients and rich flavors, it's sure to satisfy everyone's taste buds.
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients list
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes 28 oz each
- 5 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 pound pasta penne or any short pasta
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking apart the meat as it cooks.
- Stir in the dried oregano and basil, mixing well with the meat mixture.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Stir in the pasta, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook uncovered until the pasta is al dente, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Once pasta is cooked through, stir in the parmesan cheese and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot with extra parmesan cheese on the side.
Recipe Video
Notes
This one-pot pasta is a versatile dish. Feel free to substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or sausage, and adjust the spices according to your family's taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 27gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 640mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1320IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 5mg
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