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Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe

Savor the Comfort of This Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe

Discover the ultimate Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe, combining rich flavors and comfort in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta Any shape, penne recommended.
For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Lean for less grease.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh and minced.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced yellow onion.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a rich sauce.
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best flavor.
For Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing for 5 minutes until onion is translucent.
  3. Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned, about 7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, gradually adding reserved pasta water until creamy. Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
  5. Add drained pasta to skillet, tossing to coat with sauce. Heat for another 2 minutes.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For best results, reheat gently on low heat, adding reserved pasta water or cream as needed.

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