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“Plate of creamy beef pasta topped with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan, served in a dark bowl.”

creamy beef pasta

A quick, family-favorite creamy beef pasta that comes together in one pot in under 25 minutes. Juicy ground beef, garlic, and Parmesan blend into a velvety sauce that clings perfectly to every bite of pasta — easy, comforting, and weeknight-friendly.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
2 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired, Bakery Style
Calories: 635
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground beef - 80/20 preferred for flavor
  • 12 oz Pasta - shells, penne, or bowties Any short pasta works
  • 1 cup Heavy cream - Can substitute half-and-half
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced fresh
  • 1 medium Yellow onion -Diced
  • 1 cup Beef broth or stock -Use low-sodium if possible
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato paste - Adds richness and color
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - Dried or fresh mix
  • ½ teaspoon Salt - To taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes - Optional for heat
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese -Freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil - For browning
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or Dutch oven (At least 12-inch wide for one-pot cooking)
  • 1 Wooden Spoon (For stirring and breaking up beef)
  • 1 Chef’s knife (For chopping onions and garlic)
  • 1 Cutting Board (-)
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons (For accuracy)
  • 1 Cheese grater (For fresh Parmesan)

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and cook 6–7 minutes, breaking up with a spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Push beef aside, add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
    “Ground beef cooking with diced onions and chopped green peppers in a deep skillet, stirred with a wooden spoon.”
  3. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Add broth, scraping up brown bits. Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes. simmer
  4. Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Let simmer gently.
  5. Add uncooked pasta directly to skillet. Stir and cover. Simmer 10–12 minutes until tender.
  6. Stir in Parmesan. Let sit uncovered for 2–3 minutes to thicken. Adjust salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 215gCalories: 635kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 32gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.8gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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