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A delicious plate of Creamy Beef Pasta

Creamy Beef Pasta

A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring ground beef and a creamy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

  • 340 g pasta your choice, such as penne or fusilli
  • 450 g ground beef
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 240 ml heavy cream
  • 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 20 ml Olive oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until just al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned and cooked through.
  4. Once the beef is cooked, lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing it gently in the creamy sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, gradually mix in a bit of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  6. Taste and adjust the seasoning once more, then serve hot with extra cheese sprinkled on top if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version, use ground turkey instead of beef. Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.