Creamy Tomato Pasta Meat (Printable Recipe)

Creamy tomato sauce coats tender pasta and savory ground meat in this hearty, satisfying dish

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 10.5 oz pasta such as penne or fusilli

02 - 14 oz ground meat beef or pork

03 - 14 oz tomato sauce

04 - 3/4 cup heavy cream 30%

05 - 2 cloves garlic minced

06 - 1 onion finely chopped

07 - 1 tsp Italian herbs

08 - 1.75 oz grated Parmesan cheese

09 - Salt to taste

10 - Black pepper to taste

11 - 2 tbsp olive oil

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

02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent.

03 - Add ground meat to the skillet. Cook until well browned, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.

04 - Pour in the tomato sauce and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to combine flavors.

05 - Add heavy cream to the sauce and stir until fully incorporated. Cook for another few minutes until creamy and heated through.

06 - Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir well to coat each piece with the creamy tomato sauce.

07 - Divide pasta among plates. Top with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

01 - Use fresh garlic and herbs for enhanced aroma and flavor.

02 - Choose pasta shapes like penne or fusilli that hold sauce effectively.

03 - Add a pinch of sugar if the tomato sauce is too acidic.