One-Pot Creamy Tomato Beef Ziti Delight

Ingredients

- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 10 ounces ziti or macaroni
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Brown the Beef
- In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook for approximately 5 to 7 minutes, until browned, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary, leaving some for flavor.

2. Add Tomato Ingredients
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, followed by the beef broth. Mix well until the tomato paste is evenly distributed.

3. Season the Mixture
- Add the sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

4. Incorporate the Pasta
- Add the ziti or macaroni directly into the sauce. Ensure the pasta is submerged in the liquid. Bring to a gentle boil and then reduce to a simmer.

5. Cook the Pasta
- Cover and cook for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and has absorbed the flavors.

6. Simmer with Cream Cheese
- Add the softened cream cheese to the pot. Stir until the cream cheese has melted smoothly into the sauce, creating a creamy texture.

7. Finish with Cheese
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the mixture. Cover and let the cheese melt for about 3 minutes.

8. Final Touches and Serve
- Once the cheese has melted, give the whole mixture a gentle stir to incorporate. Serve hot and enjoy your one-pot creamy tomato beef ziti!

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
PT10M
10 minutes

- Cooking Time:
PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

- PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- One-pot dinner
- Creamy ziti
- Beef pasta
- Easy dinner recipe
- Tomato beef ziti
- Ziti recipe
- Pasta dinner
- Comfort food
- Homemade ziti
- Quick dinner

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 2400 calories

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