Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta
A cozy, hearty pasta dish featuring a velvety garlic cream sauce with savory ground beef. Classic comfort food meets a steakhouse-style creamy pasta, perfect for busy weeknights or sharing with friends.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, crumble it with a spoon, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste and stir to coat the beef evenly. Cook for 2 minutes to develop flavor.
- Pour in the beef broth and let it simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Let the mixture gently simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined with the sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently until the pasta is evenly coated with sauce.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 655kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 32gFat: 38gSodium: 790mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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