Description
A rich, comforting pasta dish made with tender beef, garlic-infused cream sauce, and Parmesan. Quick, hearty, and full of flavor—perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 1 lb ground beef (or thinly sliced steak)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if using steak)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned. If using steak, season and sear in olive oil, then set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic, cooking 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in beef broth and simmer 2 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
- Lower heat and add heavy cream and cream cheese. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Return beef or steak to skillet.
- Add pasta and toss until coated. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Add spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for more flavor.
- Use hot Italian sausage instead of beef for a spicy version.
- Swap with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter dish.
- Add a splash of white wine for depth.
- Reheat with a splash of cream or broth to keep it saucy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
