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.
