One-Pot Marry Me Beef Pasta - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1.1 pounds ground beef
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp chili flakes (less or more to taste)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 6 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 12 ounces orecchiette
• 2 ½ cups beef broth
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained, chopped oil reserved)
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan
• 1 cup basil (chopped)