Delicious Homemade Ground Beef Pasta (Printable)
Savory ground beef and pasta in a tomato-beef broth with vegetables—simple, warming weeknight comfort.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
07 - 1 cup frozen peas
08 - 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
→ Pasta
09 - 1 cup small pasta shells or ditalini
→ Liquids
10 - 6 cups beef broth
11 - 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)
→ Spices & Seasonings
12 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
13 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste
16 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Cheese (optional)
17 - Grated Parmesan, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Drain off excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Stir in minced garlic, dried basil, oregano, and thyme. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth to the pot. Bring contents to a gentle simmer.
05 - Stir in the pasta shells or ditalini. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
06 - Add frozen peas and baby spinach, if using, during the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking. Continue simmering until pasta and vegetables are tender.
07 - Adjust flavor with salt and pepper according to preference.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- A handful of pantry staples transforms effortlessly into a hearty, belly-warming dinner—there's something magical in watching it all come together.
- It's become my go-to when I want comfort food that everyone reaches for seconds without hesitation.
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- The pasta will keep soaking up broth as it sits—if you’re planning leftovers, cook the pasta separately and add it before serving.
- Letting the soup rest off the heat for a few minutes before serving lets all the flavors mingle perfectly.
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- Toast your dried herbs in the oil briefly for maximum aroma.
- Add the pasta just before serving if you want to enjoy leftovers without it turning mushy.