Description
Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta is a delicious and comforting dish featuring tender ground beef sautéed with garlic and onions, combined with a rich and creamy Parmesan sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. This easy-to-make meal comes together quickly on the stovetop, making it an ideal weeknight dinner that satisfies hearty cravings with a flavorful Italian-inspired twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of your choice
Beef and Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it into small pieces, until the beef is fully browned and cooked through. If there’s excess fat, drain it carefully.
- Season the Beef Mixture: Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed to enhance the flavor.
- Add the Cream: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine the ingredients well. Let the sauce simmer gently for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Incorporate Parmesan Cheese: Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Toss with Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together thoroughly so the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy beef sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve the pasta immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute fettuccine with any pasta shape you prefer like penne or linguine.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich.
- If you prefer, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing garlic for a spicy kick.
- Freshly grated Parmesan gives the best flavor, but pre-grated Parmesan can be used in a pinch.
- To add more veggies, consider folding in some sautéed mushrooms or spinach during the cream simmer step.
