Creamy Beef Pasta: The Ultimate Comfort Meal Made Easy

This Creamy Beef Pasta is a warm embrace on a chilly night, ready to dissolve stresses with its comforting flavors and easy preparation.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 550

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 oz Penne Pasta Preferred for its shape

For the Sauce

1 lb Ground Beef Lean for balanced flavor
1 cup Heavy Cream Adds richness
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced
1 medium Onion Diced yellow onion
1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Enhances flavor
1 tsp Salt To taste
1 tsp Pepper To taste
2 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing

Optional Add-ins

2 cups Spinach Nutritious option
1 cup Mushrooms Sautéed

Equipment

Large pot
Large Skillet
colander

Method

Cooking Steps

Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Add penne and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic for about 5 minutes.
Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking for 7-10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Stir in heavy cream and gradually add reserved pasta water to achieve a silky sauce. Mix in grated Parmesan until melted.
Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss gently to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Serve with additional Parmesan and fresh parsley on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Reserve some pasta water before draining for adjusting sauce creaminess.

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