Description
Stovetop Creamy Ground Beef Pasta is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. With its luscious creamy sauce enveloping perfectly cooked pasta and savory ground beef, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes. It’s a family favorite that not only satisfies hunger but also warms the soul—truly a hug in a bowl. Perfect for meal prep, you can easily customize it with your choice of vegetables or proteins to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a pot and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; let simmer on low for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, mixing well. Use reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
- Serve: Plate immediately. Garnish with fresh herbs or grated cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg