Description
A cozy, creamy, Italian-inspired ground beef pasta perfect for fall evenings. This comforting dish blends savory beef, velvety cream, and Parmesan into a warm, satisfying meal ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne pasta until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté 5 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet. Brown for 7 minutes, breaking it apart until no pink remains. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in heavy cream and slowly add 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Stir in Parmesan cheese until sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat. Add additional pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan.
Notes
Reserve pasta water for a silky sauce. Grate Parmesan fresh for best melt. Add spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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