Description
A delicious and comforting dish combining tender beef, creamy sauce, and pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
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 pasta: Begin by cooking the penne according to the package instructions until it is al dente. Once done, drain the pasta, but be sure to reserve 1 cup of the pasta water for later.
- Sauté the onion and garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until they are fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the beef: Next, add the ground beef to the skillet. Use a spatula to break it apart as it cooks, browning it for around 7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Make it creamy: Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Gradually mix in the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired sauce consistency. Finally, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts smoothly into the sauce.
- Combine and serve: Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the creamy beef sauce, ensuring each piece is well coated. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Don’t overcook the pasta. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Watch the heat when adding cream to prevent curdling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg