Description
A comforting and indulgent creamy beef pasta dish that comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for cozy family dinners or quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer with Broth: Pour in the beef broth and allow to simmer for a few minutes.
- Incorporate Cream and Cheese: Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine with Pasta: Fold in the cooked pasta until fully coated in the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, consider tossing in sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers. Adjust seasoning to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, beef pasta, comfort food, quick meal