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Quick One-Pot Beef Ragu Pasta
One-pot beef ragu with pasta: quick, flexible and cleanup-friendly dinner idea.
Why this recipe works
A simple, one-pot beef ragu pasta that comes together fast with pantry staples. Perfect for weeknights or feeding a hungry crowd, especially if you want minimal cleanup.
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Key takeaways
One-pot cooking saves cleanup time
Adjust pasta amount to your appetite
Finish with a quick Parm boost if desired
Recipe guide
A simple, one-pot beef ragu pasta that comes together fast with pantry staples. Perfect for weeknights or feeding a hungry crowd, especially if you want minimal cleanup.
A fast, no-fuss one-pot meal you can rely on.
- One-pot cooking saves cleanup time
- Adjust pasta amount to your appetite
- Finish with a quick Parm boost if desired
What you’ll need
Ingredients are listed in the recipe notes. You’ll need pasta, beef mince, onion, garlic, canned tomatoes, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and optional Parmesan.
Step-by-step method
Sauté onion in oil until soft, add garlic 30 seconds, brown beef, pour in tomatoes and oregano, season. Add pasta and just enough water to barely cover. Simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning and serve with Parmesan if desired.
Tips to tailor the dish
Use ground beef with a bit of fat for flavor, or mix with pork. If sauce thickens too quickly, splash in water a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
Ingredients
- 250 g pasta
- 300 g beef mince
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 400 g canned tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 30 g grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add beef mince and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned.
- Stir in canned tomatoes, dried oregano, salt and pepper.
- Add pasta and enough water to barely cover pasta (about 400–500 ml).
- Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Cook uncovered until pasta is tender and sauce thickens, about 10–12 minutes, adding a splash more water if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan if using.
FAQs
Can I use any pasta shape?
Yes, use your favourite shape; cook time may vary slightly.
Can I make this dairy-free?
Omit Parmesan or use a dairy-free topping alternative.
How can I thicken the sauce further?
Let it simmer a few minutes longer or mash a few tomatoes for more body.