Description
Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta is a hearty, flavor-packed dish featuring ground beef, pasta, and a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. Quick to make and deeply satisfying, it’s a go-to for easy weeknight dinners and family meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until soft, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Pour in beef broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use Italian sausage for a spicier variation.
- Stir in vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or peas for added nutrition.
- Half-and-half can be substituted for a lighter version.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Gluten-free pasta works well for dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
