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Creamy Beef Pasta

Deliciously Creamy Beef Pasta for a Cozy Family Dinner

This creamy beef pasta is a comforting dish that brings warmth on busy weeknights, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Penne Pasta Any pasta shape can work.
For the Sauce
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Choose lean ground beef.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best flavor.
Aromatics and Seasoning
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced yellow onion.
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Cooking Essentials
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Beef Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add penne pasta and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 7 minutes until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached. Mix in grated Parmesan until melted.
  5. Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing until coated. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Reserve pasta water before draining to achieve the perfect creamy sauce consistency. Fresh ingredients enhance the flavor significantly.

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