Description
This One Pan Beefaroni is a hearty and comforting meal combining ground beef, tomato sauce, beef broth, and mini penne pasta all cooked together in a single pan. It’s a quick, easy, and satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights, finished with a touch of Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for added flavor.
Ingredients
Beef and Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Sauce and Pasta
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (32-ounce) box low-sodium beef broth
- 10 ounces mini penne
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the beef: Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart as it cooks until fully browned. Once cooked, season with kosher salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, stirring to combine evenly.
- Add liquids: Pour in the tomato sauce and low-sodium beef broth. Stir to mix everything, then cover the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add pasta and simmer: Once boiling, uncover and stir in the dry mini penne pasta. Reduce heat to maintain a strong simmer or low boil. Allow the pasta to cook, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Thicken sauce and finish: As the pasta cooks, the sauce will reduce and thicken. When the pasta is tender but the sauce still slightly loose, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. This will further thicken the sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, then serve hot.
Notes
- Use low-sodium beef broth to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Stirring occasionally is important to prevent the pasta from sticking to the pan.
- If the sauce thickens too much before pasta is done, add a splash of broth or water to loosen it.
- Feel free to substitute mini penne with other small pasta shapes like elbow macaroni or shells.
- For extra flavor, you can add diced onions or garlic when cooking the beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
