Description
Creamy Beef Pasta is a comforting dish featuring tender ground beef simmered in a rich, cheesy cream sauce tossed with pasta, perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 8 oz Pasta (penne or ziti)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 1 tsp Paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic until soft, then add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in paprika, salt, and pepper for extra flavor.
- Add uncooked pasta and pour in beef broth and heavy cream.
- Simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
- Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning and thin with extra broth or cream if desired.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg