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Creamy Beef Pasta

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A quick and comforting creamy beef pasta made with simple pantry ingredients, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef, lean
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Onion, medium, chopped
  • 8 oz Penne pasta
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp Olive oil
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Break the meat apart and cook until fully browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. While the beef cooks, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook penne until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a splash of pasta water.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan. Heat gently until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and glossy. Avoid boiling.
  5. Add cooked penne to the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or Italian seasoning. Serve hot.

Notes

For a lighter version, use 90% lean beef and reduce the cream, or substitute with half-and-half. Rigatoni or fusilli can also be used instead of penne.

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