Description
Creamy Ground Beef Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender pasta with a rich, velvety sauce made from lean ground beef, garlic, and fragrant Italian herbs. This hearty dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, promising a delightful flavor experience that will have everyone coming back for more. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is a must-try for pasta lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve a bit of pasta water.
- 2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes.
- 3. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 4. Pour in heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and dried herbs until well combined.
- 5. Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for extra creaminess.
- 6. Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg