Description
Comforting creamy beef pasta combines rich flavors from Italian and American cuisines in one satisfying meal. Hearty ingredients meld together, offering a delicious dinner that brings families around the table with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef or sirloin
- 8 oz (226 g) fettuccine or pasta of your choice
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 12 cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Assemble all necessary ingredients, finely dice the onion and mince the garlic while bringing a pot of water to a rolling boil.
- Salt the water generously and cook pasta according to package instructions until perfectly tender, then drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature, gently sauté onions until they become translucent and soft, then introduce minced garlic and cook until aromatic.
- Elevate the heat to medium-high, add ground beef to the skillet, methodically breaking down the meat with a wooden spoon until uniformly browned and no pink remains.
- Lower the heat, pour in heavy cream, and allow the mixture to simmer gently, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and develops a rich, velvety consistency (approximately 4-6 minutes).
- Incorporate the drained pasta into the skillet, tossing meticulously to ensure each strand is lavishly coated with the creamy beef sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the dish, stirring until the cheese melts completely and integrates smoothly with the sauce, creating a luxurious final touch.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that maintains the dish’s creamy texture and rich flavor.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe celiac-friendly without compromising the comforting, hearty essence of the meal.
- Control the sauce’s consistency by adjusting cream amount – less cream creates a lighter sauce, while more cream intensifies the luxurious, velvety mouthfeel.
- Enhance nutrition by adding chopped spinach or diced bell peppers during the beef cooking stage, introducing extra vitamins and color to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 710 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg