Description
Creamy Beef Pasta is a comforting dish featuring rich, velvety sauce and hearty chunks of ground beef, perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., fettuccine or penne)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef for 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about a minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Gradually add Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and combine thoroughly.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For a healthier dish, use lean ground beef or alternate proteins like turkey. Adjust creaminess by mixing cream with broth for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg