Description
Indulge in Creamy Beef Pasta, an easy weeknight dinner that combines al dente pasta with a silky beef and cream sauce, finished with Parmesan and Italian herbs. This recipe delivers rich flavor in just 20 minutes, perfect for families craving comfort food without fuss. Ideal for busy nights, the dish balances protein and carbs, making it a satisfying, crowd‑pleasing meal that can be customized with extra veggies or a spicy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning.
- Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Beef Pasta, easy beef pasta, quick creamy pasta, weeknight dinner recipe, Italian beef pasta, comfort food pasta, parmesan pasta recipe