Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful dish with this Creamy Ground Beef Pasta recipe. Perfectly seasoned ground beef in a creamy tomato sauce tossed with pasta and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Cheese Blend:
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Sauté Beef Mixture: Brown ground beef in olive oil, add onion, garlic, seasonings, and tomato paste. Stir in tomato sauce and broth, simmer.
- Add Cream: Reduce heat, add heavy cream, and simmer until creamy.
- Combine: Mix in cooked pasta and cheeses until melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or cream cheese for a lighter alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
