Description
A comforting classic creamy pasta dish with ground beef and Parmesan cheese, perfect for family dinners or cozy date nights.
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
- Boil the pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat. Add your 8 oz of penne pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually about 10-12 minutes until al dente.
- Brown the beef: While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in your 2 tsp of olive oil. Add the 1 lb of ground beef and brown up nicely, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the aromatics: Once the beef is browned, add 1 medium diced onion, sauté for 2-3 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Make the sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in the 1 cup of heavy cream and stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tsp of Italian seasoning until creamy.
- Combine it all: Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce and toss gently, adding reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
- Serve it up! Plate the pasta in shallow bowls, garnish with more Parmesan and black pepper.
Notes
For variations, consider adding veggies like baby spinach or swapping ground beef for shredded chicken or a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy beef pasta, comfort food, easy dinner, Italian recipe