Easy One Pot Italian, Ground Beef & Pasta Dish

Our family really enjoys this dish of awesome comfort food that gives you a full flavor of italian.

Easy One Pot Italian, Ground Beef & Pasta Dish

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 onions diced
• 3 Tbs minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 Tbs dried oregano
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 32 ounces spaghetti sauce Mids Brand is my absolute favorite.
• 14 ounces petite diced tomatoes
• 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
• 1/4 cup fresh basil roughly chopped, divided or 2 Tbs dried basil.
• 1 16 oz box of ditalini pasta or elbow macaroni
• Italian Shredded Cheese to top off when serving 

Instructions

• In a large stock pot over medium heat, add the ground beef and onion and cook until the beef is no longer pink. Add in garlic and cook for a minute more.

• Add salt, pepper and oregano to the beef and stir to combine.

• Pour in chicken stock, spaghetti sauce, and diced tomatoes, then bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

• Whisk in the cream cheese until it is completely mixed in and then add the basil.

• Pour in the pasta, stir and let cook for another 10 minutes with the lid on or until the pasta is tender.

• Spoon into bowls and garnish with the italian cheese.