One-Pot Creamy Ground Beef Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion (finely diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 450 grams minced beef
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• 1 pinch chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 720 ml beef stock
• 480 ml passata
• 240 ml heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 250 grams thin spaghetti
• fresh parsley for garnish
• grated parmesan for serving

Method

1. Melt the butter in a large deep pan or saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the finely diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes, until translucent.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
4. Add the minced beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces, until browned.
5. Season with the salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, chilli flakes and smoked paprika.
6. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
7. Pour in the beef stock, passata, heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce.
8. Stir well and bring the sauce to a gentle boil.
9. Add the spaghetti, pressing it into the liquid as it begins to soften.
10. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5–7 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring frequently.
11. Add a splash of hot water or stock if the sauce thickens before the pasta is fully cooked.
12. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
13. Serve with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan.