Description
Creamy Beef Pasta is your go-to dish for an indulgent yet comforting meal that can be whipped up in under 30 minutes. This recipe features tender pasta shells enveloped in a luscious garlic cream sauce, enhanced by savory ground beef. It’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners or special gatherings, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will please everyone at the table. With its kid-friendly appeal and easy customization options, this creamy pasta dish is bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta shells, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onions and sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Brown the beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Make the creamy sauce: Lower the heat, pour in heavy cream while stirring, and let simmer for about 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta with the creamy beef sauce until well coated. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg