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Creamy Beef Pasta

Creamy Beef Pasta

A delightful creamy beef pasta that combines rich flavors for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz penne pasta Cook according to package instructions
Sauce
  • 1 lb lean ground beef Brown until cooked through
  • 1 cup heavy cream Stir in after beef is cooked
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Sauté with onions
  • 1 medium onion, diced Sauté until fragrant
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Mix in until melted
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning Season the beef
  • 1 tsp salt To taste
  • 1 tsp pepper To taste
  • 2 tsp olive oil for sautéing Use for sautéing onion and garlic

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook the penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (about 7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired sauce consistency is reached. Mix in grated Parmesan until melted.
  5. Combine cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, tossing gently to coat.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

This creamy beef pasta can be customized by adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
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