Description
Garlic Parmesan Beef Pasta is a quick and satisfying dish that brings together tender pasta, savory ground beef, and a rich, creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal that the whole family will love. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for added nutrition and flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss gently until well combined. Simmer for another minute to meld flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg