Creamy Ground Beef Pasta
A comforting and quick creamy pasta dish with ground beef, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., penne or fettuccine)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning, then season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce cook for a few minutes until it slightly thickens.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy beef sauce until well-coated.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional veggies or adjust the cream for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg