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Creamy Beef Pasta

A quick and easy creamy pasta dish featuring savory beef, tender pasta, and a velvety cream sauce, perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz penne pasta Use any pasta type you love.
  • 1 lb lean ground beef Substitutes include ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half or coconut milk.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Toasted garlic enhances flavor.
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese For a thicker sauce, add more cheese.
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tsp olive oil for sautéing

Method
 

Preparation
  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).
Cooking
  1. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (about 7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired sauce consistency is reached. Mix in grated Parmesan until melted.
  3. Combine cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, tossing gently to coat.
  4. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

This dish keeps well in the fridge for about 3-4 days. For freezing, it should hold up nicely for about a month. When reheating, add a splash of water or cream if it looks dry.