Ground Beef Creamy Tomato Skillet Toss
Ground Beef Creamy Tomato Skillet Toss is a quick and satisfying weeknight meal that combines savory ground beef with rich, velvety tomatoes and pasta, all cooked in one skillet. This delicious dish not only delivers comfort but also boasts restaurant-quality flavors, making it perfect for impressing family and friends. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this delightful recipe in no time, ensuring smiles around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, then sauté chopped onion until translucent. Stir in minced garlic.
- Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon until fully cooked.
- Stir in canned diced tomatoes along with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for flavor.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring until combined and the sauce becomes rosy.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until coated in sauce.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For a lighter dish, substitute ground beef with turkey or plant-based alternatives. Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition. To enhance creaminess, mix in cream cheese towards the end of cooking.