Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy garlic beef pasta recipe. Velvety sauce, tender beef, and al dente pasta come together in a harmonious blend of flavors, making it a perfect choice for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta of choice (penne, fettuccine, or rotini)
Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
- Sear Beef: Brown ground beef in olive oil, adding onion and garlic. Season with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Make Sauce: Sprinkle flour over beef, then whisk in beef broth, heavy cream, and milk. Simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss to coat. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water. Season and garnish before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, add cream cheese to the sauce.
- Enhance with spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop sauté, boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
