Ground Beef Pasta
This delicious and creamy ground beef pasta recipe is hearty, flavorful and makes an easy weeknight dinner recipe that can be on the table in about 45 minutes.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 789kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, stem, seeds removed, diced
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- (2) 15 ounce cans tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 16 ounce elbow macaroni
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, over medium heat, brown ground beef, onions, bell pepper and jalapeno pepper. Cook until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Drain and return to the pan.
- Add garlic, Slap Ya Mama, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for two minutes.
- Pour in tomato sauce, beef broth, and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Add sour cream to the meat mixture, stir and then add pasta. Stir.
- Lastly, add shredded cheese, stir to combine and serve hot.
- Enjoy with a side salad and crusty bread.
Notes
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Nutrition
Calories: 789kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 816mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1152IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 3mg