Description
Creamy Beef Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that envelops you in velvety goodness. With perfectly cooked pasta smothered in a rich, creamy sauce and tender beef, this dish is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or festive family gatherings. Each bite delivers robust flavors and an inviting aroma that will have everyone gathering around the table in anticipation. Easy to prepare and customizable with seasonal veggies, this delicious meal promises to create unforgettable moments with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions in olive oil until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer while stirring continuously. Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Fold cooked pasta into the creamy sauce mixture until well coated. If too thick, add a splash of cream or reserved pasta water.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg