Description
A comforting creamy beef pasta dish that combines rich flavors and lush textures, perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 1 lb Ground Beef (or turkey for a lighter option)
- 3 cloves Garlic (fresh minced)
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Add your chosen pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically around 8-10 minutes. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining. Set the drained pasta aside.
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, cooking gently until golden.
- Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring well. Allow to simmer for 3-5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Combine with Pasta: Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season: Season generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, stirring until well combined.
- Serve: Plate the creamy beef pasta and sprinkle generously with freshly grated Parmesan on top.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg