Description
This stovetop creamy ground beef pasta is the ultimate comfort food—rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor, all made in one pot. It’s a quick dinner idea perfect for busy weeknights, combining ground beef, rotini pasta, and melty cheese into a silky, savory sauce. Whether you’re craving a cozy dish or need a hearty last-minute meal, this creamy pasta delivers. It also reheats beautifully, making it a great leftover lunch or meal prep option. Ideal for anyone searching for an easy dinner recipe, family-friendly meal, or simple food idea loaded with flavor.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 cups rotini pasta (uncooked)
2 cups beef broth
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
2. Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the beef broth, milk, and rotini pasta. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until the pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
5. Stir in cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth and melted.
6. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
This recipe thickens more as it sits, so add a splash of milk when reheating for the best texture.
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of chili flakes or a handful of spinach at the end.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: creamy ground beef pasta, one pot pasta, easy dinner, comfort food, beef and cheese pasta