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Creamy Beef Pasta

Creamy Beef Pasta
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Creamy Beef Pasta is the ultimate comfort food—rich, cozy, and incredibly easy to make. Tender penne pasta is tossed in a velvety cream sauce with savory ground beef, garlic, and Parmesan cheese for a satisfying meal that comes together in under an hour. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving something warm and filling, this recipe is simple, flexible, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 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 teaspoons Italian seasoning

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3–4 minutes, until soft.

  3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.

  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart, until browned and fully cooked, about 6–7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Gradually add reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.

  6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat everything in the sauce.

  8. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Reserve pasta water: It helps loosen the sauce without thinning the flavor.

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother, creamier sauce.

  • Don’t overcook the pasta: Al dente pasta holds up better in creamy sauces.

  • Customize it: Add mushrooms, spinach, peas, or swap ground beef for ground chicken or Italian sausage.

  • Extra richness: A small knob of butter stirred in at the end adds even more creaminess.

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