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One Pot Makkaroni alla Mamma

Creamy one pot pasta with ground beef, broth, crème fraîche, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 pot
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German
Calories: 920
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 1/2 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 10 1/2 oz short macaroni pasta
  • 3/4 cup crème fraîche
  • 5 oz shredded Gouda cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Heat a large deep skillet or wide pot over medium high heat and add the ground beef; cook, stirring and breaking it up, until browned and crumbly.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until it darkens slightly and smells roasted.
  4. Season with thyme, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
  5. Pour in the broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom; bring to a boil.
  6. Stir in the crème fraîche until smooth and return to a gentle boil.
  7. Add the macaroni, stir well, cover, and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  8. Remove from the heat, add the shredded cheese, and stir until melted and creamy.
  9. Serve straight from the pan and top with parsley.

Notes

- Use short macaroni with a 10 minute box cook time so the liquid and pasta finish together.
- Add salt at the end if needed since broth and cheese add salt.
- Stir once during simmering to prevent sticking around the edges.
- Store leftovers airtight in the refrigerator for 3 days; reheat with a splash of broth or water.