Description
A comforting and creamy beef pasta dish packed with protein and flavor, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until it’s perfectly al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the skillet for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Create the creamy base by adding the heavy cream and stirring gently.
- Melt the shredded cheese and Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet to coat it in the sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables or spices to customize the dish. Make-ahead options available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg