Description
Indulge in this Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe that seamlessly blends savory ground beef with a rich garlic cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for those seeking comfort food without the fuss. The creamy texture and robust flavors are sure to impress everyone at the table. Customize your meal by adding fresh vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition and flavor. Serve it alongside garlic bread or a light salad for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add pasta shells, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned (5-7 minutes) and drain excess fat.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add chopped onion to the skillet, cooking until translucent (3-4 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Create the creamy sauce: Lower heat, pour in heavy cream, stir well, and simmer gently for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine pasta with sauce: Toss drained pasta into the skillet with the creamy beef sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot: Plate your creamy beef pasta and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg