Creamy Beef Pasta

Creamy Beef Pasta

Author: Sara Smith Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: DINNER Cuisine: Italian Diet: Contains Meat

Ingredients

  • 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 for sautéing
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Instructions

  1. Cook the penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned, about 7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream, gradually adding reserved pasta water until desired sauce consistency is reached.
  5. Mix in grated Parmesan until melted, stirring until the sauce is silky.
  6. Combine cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, tossing gently to coat. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  1. For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef. Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor.