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Creamy Beef Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 850
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring ground beef, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz penne pasta

Meat

  • 1 lb lean ground beef

Cream

  • 1 cup heavy cream

Garlic

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Onion

  • 1 medium medium onion, diced

Cheese

  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Seasonings

  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper (to taste)

Oil

  • 2 tsp olive oil for sautéing

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and reserve 1 cup of water.
  • Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Add ground beef, cook until browned, then season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Lower heat, stir in heavy cream, add reserved pasta water gradually, then melt Parmesan cheese into the sauce.
  • Combine cooked pasta with sauce, toss gently, and serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Calories: 850kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: beef, Creamy, Pasta