Description
Creamy Beef Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender pasta with a rich and creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, for about 7 minutes until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Make the sauce by lowering the heat, stirring in heavy cream and gradually adding reserved pasta water until desired consistency. Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese or fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For creamier sauce, add cream cheese or mascarpone. Use lean ground beef or substitute with turkey for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg