Description
Italian Ground Beef Pasta Soup is a hearty one-pot meal made with savory ground beef, tender pasta, tomatoes, and aromatic Italian herbs simmered in a rich and comforting broth.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 can (14–15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup small pasta (ditalini, elbow, or small shells)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in diced onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes to develop flavor.
- Stir in pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 8–10 minutes, until tender.
- If desired, stir in heavy cream and heat through.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for a different flavor variation.
- Add spinach, zucchini, or green beans for extra vegetables.
- Stir in red pepper flakes for added heat.
- Add a spoonful of tomato paste for a richer tomato flavor.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
- If freezing, freeze without pasta and cook fresh pasta when serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
