Can I use a different pasta?

Absolutely. Small shapes work best—like shells, ditalini, or rotini. Just keep an eye on cooking time since different pastas cook differently.

How do I store leftovers?

Let the soup cool, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days . The pasta will soak up broth as it sits, so expect it to thicken.

Yes, but here’s the thing: pasta can get soft after freezing. If you’re planning to freeze, you can cook and freeze the soup base without the pasta , then add fresh pasta when you reheat. If you freeze it as-is, it’ll still be tasty—just a bit softer.

Can I swap the vegetables?

Totally. Use whatever you’ve got: green beans, corn, peas, chopped spinach, or even leftover roasted veggies. This soup is not picky.

What if I don’t have Worcestershire sauce?

You can skip it, or add a small splash of soy sauce as a backup. Worcestershire adds depth, but the soup will still be delicious without it.

Homemade Ground Beef Pasta Soup: Cozy, Powerful, 30-Min Fix

Description

Homemade Ground Beef Pasta Soup is a cozy, one-pot comfort meal made with tender macaroni, savory ground beef, and veggies simmered in a rich tomato broth—perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
6 cups beef broth
14 oz diced tomatoes (with juices)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil
½ tsp garlic powder
1 bay leaf
1¾ cups macaroni
1½ cups frozen mixed vegetables
Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion, cooking until beef is browned and onion is softened. Drain excess fat.
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen flavor.
Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and bay leaf. Stir well.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add macaroni and frozen vegetables. Simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
Remove bay leaf, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.

Notes

Soup thickens as it sits; add extra broth when reheating if needed.

Small pasta shapes work best for even cooking.

Great for meal prep—flavor improves the next day.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: One-Pot, Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 24 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg