Description
This Creamy Beef Pasta is a comforting and delicious meal featuring tender ground beef cooked with garlic and onions, combined with a rich and velvety heavy cream sauce, Parmesan cheese, and perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb ground beef or sirloin
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of your choice
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for sautéing, about 1 tbsp)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients you will need. Chop the onion and garlic finely while simultaneously boiling water for the pasta to save time.
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine or your preferred pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set it aside for later use.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent. Then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add Ground Beef: Turn the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spatula and cook until the beef is thoroughly browned. Drain any excess fat if necessary to avoid a greasy sauce.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Reduce the heat back to medium-low. Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes until the cream slightly thickens and combines with the beef flavors.
- Toss Everything Together: Add the cooked pasta directly to the skillet with the beef cream sauce. Stir well so the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce. Finally, add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until it melts into the sauce, creating a rich and creamy coating over the pasta.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and smooth melting.
- Drain excess fat from the beef to keep the sauce creamy and not oily.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, though the sauce may be less thick.
- Add a pinch of red chili flakes if you prefer a slight heat.
- Italian seasoning can be customized with fresh herbs like basil or oregano as preferred.
- Serve immediately for the best creamy texture and flavor.
