Name: Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta (30 Minute Meal)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil⁣⁣⁣⁣; 1 brown onion; 250 g mushrooms; 2 garlic cloves; 500 g beef mince; 295 g condensed mushroom soup⁣⁣⁣⁣ (I use Campbells); 295 g condensed tomato soup⁣⁣⁣⁣ (I use Campbells); 150 g cheddar cheese (extra mature); 360 g pasta (fusilli); parmesan (optional topping to serve); fresh parsley (optional garnish)

This delicious Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta can be ready in 30 minutes with minimal ingredients and even less effort! The combination of beef mince, a creamy mushroom and tomato sauce and plenty of cheese make it a solid family favourite. So let's make it!

Close-up of a creamy pasta dish featuring rotini noodles mixed with a rich, savory sauce, ground meat, and garnished with chopped parsley and grated cheese. The dish appears flavorful and well-seasoned.

This Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta, known as Faschetti in my family, was a regular feature on the dinner menu at my Gran and Papa's house. Served with some gorgeous garlic bread, it was definitely one of my favourite meals to be served whenever I was there.

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Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta (30 Minute Meal)

The other one was Turkey Escalopes with Bread Sauce (Schwartz packet stuff) oddly enough, couldn't get enough of it! Thankfully I've got my own homemade version to enjoy now though!

If you ask the population of Scotland (maybe the UK) what they call this Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta - it will range from Marzetti, Marchetti, Faschetti and beyond! And the reason for that..?

A bowl of rotini pasta covered in a creamy, tomato-based sauce with ground meat and sprinkled with grated cheese and fresh parsley. In the background, there are fresh sprigs of rosemary and a small white container.

The recipe was displayed on the label of a Campbell's Soup Tin back in the 1960's, 'cause that's where my Gran said she got it. So thousands of families will know and love this dish across the UK, which is nice to think of.

So with how AMAZING this recipe is, it seriously makes me consider taking a closer look at the suggested recipes on the side of products I love now.

How To Make This Dish Family Friendly

Suitable from 6 months +

A white plate filled with fusilli pasta in a creamy mushroom sauce, topped with mushroom pieces. The plate is set on a light wooden surface.

Use no additional salt (seasoning) during cooking.

Due to using the tinned condensed soups, which have a higher salt content, try to balance out other meals served that day to under 1 year olds (less than 1g total salt per day) and 2-3 year olds (less than 2g total salt per day) - ref. How Much Salt Should A Baby Have by Charlotte Stirling-Reed.

For Baby Led Weaning - I found the best pasta to use (with my kids) was either large rigatoni or fusilli shaped pasta, so this is already perfect.

Ingredients You Need For Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta

Ingredients for a meal are arranged on a wooden surface: white mushrooms in a black container, uncooked spiral pasta, shredded cheese, canned cream of mushroom and tomato soup, minced meat, garlic cloves, and an onion.

Olive Oil

Onion

Mushrooms: I know everyone isn't a fan of mushrooms, so leave these out if you like but don't let it put you off trying the pasta (because of the soup)!

Garlic

Beef Mince (Ground Beef): best purchased from your local butcher, as the texture is so much nicer!

Condensed Mushroom Soup⁣⁣⁣⁣ + Condensed Tomato Soup⁣⁣⁣⁣

Cheddar Cheese⁣: I love using Extra Mature Cheddar as it adds more of a kick of flavour, but Mild Cheddar would be fine (especially if serving to kids too).

Fusilli (Rotini) Pasta: although you can use any pasta shape you like, I find this is the best for beef mince pasta. As the ground beef can get stuck in the spiral shape of the pasta and coat it how it should!

Method / How To Cook Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta

Chop mushrooms and onion, add to a pan with olive oil and allow to soften (10 minutes). Finely chop garlic and add to pan after mushrooms and onions are soft, cook for 2 minutes.

Chopped onions and sliced mushrooms are placed in a large stainless steel pot, ready for cooking.

Chopped onions and mushrooms being sautéed in a pan, with a pile of minced garlic in the center.

Add mince, break up with a wooden spoon and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned. Start to cook pasta in salted water.

A metal pot containing raw ground beef on top of sautéed onions and mushrooms. The ingredients are uncooked and appear to be in the early stages of meal preparation.

A pot containing a mixture of ground beef, chopped onions, and sliced mushrooms being cooked. The ingredients are well-mixed and appear to be sautéing, with the meat browning and the onions and mushrooms softening.

Open both cans of soup and add to pan to simmer on low for 10 minutes.

A pot containing cooked ground beef and onions, topped with dollops of cream of mushroom soup and tomato sauce, ready to be mixed or cooked further.

A pot filled with a thick, orange-brown mixture that appears to be a stew or sauce with visible chunks, likely including meat or mushrooms, simmering on a stovetop.

Grate cheese, then add grated cheese to pan and simmer on low until all cheese has melted. Add cooked pasta into the sauce.

A pot of rich, brown chili topped with a generous pile of shredded cheese, ready to melt into the dish.

A large pan filled with cooked fusilli pasta on top of a sauce. The spiraled pasta is evenly spread across the sauce, which appears to contain a thin, orange-brown mix, possibly tomato or cheese-based. The pan is on a stove.

Taste and season with more salt + pepper if desired (I personally don't feel it needs any more). The to serve, garnish with chopped fresh parsley and (lots of) grated parmesan!

A pot filled with creamy beef and rotini pasta, coated in a rich, brown sauce. The pasta is well mixed, and chunks of beef are visible, suggesting a hearty and savory dish.

I've also included the information on how to make Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta in the Slow Cooker - full details can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Storage + Re Heating

The Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta can be stored in the fridge for 4 - 5 days once cooked.

It can also be stored in the freezer for up to 4 months, and reheated straight from frozen. Even better if you freeze the sauce only and add fresh pasta after defrosting.

Other Recipes You Can Make With Beef Mince

If you're anything like me, you love having a selection of recipes to choose from that you can use Minced Beef for. So here's a few:

Beef and Broccoli Noodles - one pan, 30 minutes and great for the whole family, a solid choice!

Classic Spaghetti Bolognese - and before you bypass this one, consider that Christina Coghill said "don't normally leave recipe reviews but this recipe is stunning. I thought I made a good SpagBol before but this is a level up!"

Chilli Con Carne - Samantha says "Absolutely loved this! So easy to make! I have tried a few chilli con carne recipes over the years and this is by far the best, it was a massive hit with the whole family too!"

Mince and Tatties - comfort food in a bowl

with Doughballs / Dumplings ... if you're so inclined!

A black plate filled with creamy mushroom stroganoff garnished with chopped herbs, served alongside rice. The plate sits on a golden charger. In the background, there are plants and two containers, possibly for spices, on a wooden surface.

A bowl of chili con carne, rice, and tortilla chips topped with diced tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro, placed on a wooden surface.

Or check out my full Beef Recipes category here, which includes cubed beef recipes and even How To Cook The Perfect Steak!

Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta (30 Minute Meal)

Lauren

A crowd pleaser for the whole family - this Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta can be ready in 30 minutes with minimal ingredients and even less effort! It's been a favourite meal for my family for decades, I hope you love it!

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Course Dinner

Cuisine British

Servings

Calories 659 kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil⁣⁣⁣⁣
1 brown onion
250 g mushrooms
2 garlic cloves
500 g beef mince
295 g condensed mushroom soup⁣⁣⁣⁣ I use Campbells
295 g condensed tomato soup⁣⁣⁣⁣ I use Campbells
150 g cheddar cheese extra mature
360 g pasta fusilli
parmesan optional topping to serve
fresh parsley optional garnish

Instructions

Slice 250 g mushrooms and chop 1 brown onion - add to a pan with 2 tablespoon olive oil⁣⁣⁣⁣ and begin to soften (approx 10 minutes)
Finely chop 2 garlic cloves and add to pan after mushrooms and onions are soft, cook for 2 minutes
Add 500 g beef mince, break up with a wooden spoon and allow to brown off (5 minutes)
Open cans of 295 g condensed mushroom soup⁣⁣⁣⁣ and 295 g condensed tomato soup⁣⁣⁣⁣ and add to pan to simmer on low for 10 minutes
Grate 150 g cheddar cheese, then add grated cheese to pan and simmer on low until all cheese has melted
Cook 360 g pasta in salted water until al dente, drain, and add to pan with sauce
Season further as desired and serve topped with parmesan and fresh chopped parsley

Notes

I personally believe the hob method is slightly tastier (as you can brown off the beef, which adds flavour).

But if you're short on time then you can try the Slow Cooker Method below:

Add beef mince, onion, mushrooms, garlic, soup tins and tins rinsed out with water to the slow cooker
Stir to combine and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 7-8 hours
Remove the lid, stir, and cook for another 30-60 mins on HIGH (this will help to thicken the sauce)
Add grated cheese and cooked pasta then serve with some fresh parsley and parmesan to garnish (optional)

Nutrition

Calories: 659kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 32gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 760mgPotassium: 880mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 444IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 3mg

Keyword 30 minute meals, beef mince pasta, beef mince recipes, ground beef pasta, marzetti recipe

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