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Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe

Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe That Makes Dinner a Delight

This Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe is a quick and indulgent dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Penne Pasta
For the Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Lean ground beef recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Vegetables Spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers recommended
  • 1 pound Alternate Proteins Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • tongs

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned, about 7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine. Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
  5. Add drained pasta to skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Adjust consistency with additional pasta water if desired.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese or fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated cheese and reserve pasta water for the ideal sauce texture.

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