Description
Creamy beef pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining rich flavors and creamy textures for a satisfying meal. This dish features tender penne pasta enveloped in a velvety sauce made from lean ground beef, heavy cream, and aromatic garlic. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, allowing for endless customization with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Ready in just 40 minutes, creamy beef pasta is both quick and budget-friendly, making it a go-to recipe that everyone will love.
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
- Cook the penne according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil; sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream; gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet; toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg