Creamy Tomato Ground Beef Pasta (Print Version)

Penne tossed with beef in a rich tomato-cream sauce for a filling, comforting main course.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 10.5 ounces penne

02 - 14 ounces ground beef

03 - 1 medium onion, chopped

04 - 2 cups tomato sauce

05 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.

02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion until the meat is well browned. Drain excess fat.

03 - Add tomato sauce and dried oregano to the skillet. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

04 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream, then add the cooked pasta. Toss thoroughly to coat with sauce. Heat through before serving.

01 - Garnish with fresh basil leaves or finely grated Parmesan before serving for extra flavor.