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Irresistible Creamy Beef Pasta

A cozy, comforting pasta dish made with savory ground beef and a rich, silky cream sauce. Perfect for relaxed evenings and satisfying weeknight dinners.
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American / Italian-InspiredKeyword: creamy beef pastaServings: 4 servings

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Pasta
  • 12 oz short pasta penne, rigatoni, or fusilli
  • Salt for boiling water
  • Beef Sauce
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Creamy Base
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional
  • Red pepper flakes for heat
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cream and milk, stirring gently until smooth.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  7. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
  8. Remove from heat. Garnish and serve warm.