Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this delectable Creamy Beef Pasta. A delicious combination of tender pasta, savory ground beef, and a luscious cheese sauce, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the penne pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: Brown the ground beef in a skillet, then add onion, garlic, seasonings, and tomato paste. Pour in broth and cream, simmer, and add cheeses.
- Combine and Serve: Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until coated. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Enhance with vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.
- Leftovers can be refreshed with a splash of milk or broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
