Description
A quick and easy creamy beef pasta that combines savory richness with minimal fuss, perfect for a comforting meal.
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 for sautéing
Instructions
- Cook the penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned, about 7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream, gradually adding reserved pasta water until desired sauce consistency is reached.
- Mix in grated Parmesan until melted, stirring until the sauce is silky.
- 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
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef. Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, beef pasta, quick dinner, comfort food, easy recipe