Description
A straightforward and comforting recipe for creamy beef pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners with familiar ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Cook the penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (about 7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired sauce consistency is reached.
- Mix in grated Parmesan until melted, ensuring smooth blending.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, tossing gently to coat. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
This recipe stores well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months. To reheat, gently stir in a splash of liquid to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg