Description
This creamy beef pasta is a comforting dish that brings warmth on busy weeknights, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Penne Pasta
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Step: 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.
- Step: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Step: Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 7 minutes until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Step: Stir in heavy cream and reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached. Mix in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Step: Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing until coated. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Step: Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Notes
Reserve pasta water before draining to achieve the perfect creamy sauce consistency. Fresh ingredients enhance the flavor significantly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: creamy beef pasta, cozy family dinner, comfort food, Italian dinner, pasta bake