Description
A delicious and hearty creamy pasta dish with ground beef, perfect for family dinners or quick weekday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Add the ground beef, cooking until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the pasta and enough water to cover it. Bring to a boil and cook according to pasta package instructions until tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream and cheese until melted and creamy.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
For variations, replace ground beef with mushrooms or lentils for a vegetarian option. Add spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg