Description
Creamy Beef Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender penne pasta with a rich sauce made from heavy cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, complemented by hearty ground beef.
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 according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, incorporating reserved pasta water to reach desired sauce thickness. Fold in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss cooked penne into the skillet, mixing to coat evenly with sauce. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or parsley if desired.
Notes
Use high-quality beef and don’t skip reserving pasta water for the perfect sauce consistency. Customize seasonings and consider adding vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg