Description
Creamy Beef Pasta for Cozy Nights is the perfect weeknight dinner that brings comfort and flavor together in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Penne Pasta
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- 1 cup Reserved Pasta Water
Instructions
- Step: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your pasta and cook until it’s perfectly al dente. Drain, saving about a cup of that starchy pasta water.
- Step: Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they’re softened and wonderfully fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Step: Introduce the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with your spoon. Cook until it’s beautifully browned and no longer pink, then season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Step: Lower the heat slightly. Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently. Gradually add the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until your sauce reaches your desired creamy consistency. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until it’s fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Step: Add the cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the luscious sauce. Toss everything together gently until every piece of pasta is beautifully coated.
- Step: Plate your delicious Creamy Beef Pasta immediately.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley or more Parmesan. Don’t skip reserving pasta water for a silky sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: creamy beef pasta, comfort food, family dinner, Italian beef pasta, weeknight dinner