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Creamy Beef Pasta

A delightful blend of flavors in a creamy pasta dish featuring succulent ground beef, tender pasta, and a rich sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 8 oz pasta Use your favorite type of pasta.
Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic adds flavor.
  • 1 cup heavy cream For a rich and creamy sauce.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly grated works best.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season to your liking.
  • splash Olive oil For sautéing.
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a pot of salted boiling water. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Sauté until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream, allowing it to come to a gentle simmer. Stir frequently and add the grated Parmesan cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper. The sauce should thicken slightly.
  4. Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to coat it in the creamy sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Use a good quality Parmesan cheese for best flavor. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water. Add red pepper flakes for heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.