Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe: Your New Go-To Comfort Dish

This creamy beef pasta recipe is a delightful blend of velvety textures and savory flavors that's quick to make.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 600

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 oz Pasta (penne recommended)

For the Sauce

1 lb Ground Beef (lean) Can substitute with turkey
1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic enhances flavor
1 medium Onion (diced) Yellow onion preferred
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated) Avoid pre-grated cheese
1 tblsp Italian Seasoning
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
2 tblsp Olive Oil For sautéing

Optional Garnish

1 tblsp Parsley (chopped) For garnish

Equipment

Large Pot
Skillet
Spatula
Tongs

Method

Cooking Steps

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for about 5 minutes.
Add ground beef to the skillet, cook for about 7 minutes until browned; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached. Fold in Parmesan cheese.
Toss the drained pasta in the skillet with the sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Plate the creamy beef pasta and garnish with extra Parmesan or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is highly customizable; feel free to add seasonal vegetables. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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