Description
A rich and hearty creamy pasta dish with lean ground beef, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Parmesan or cheddar)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine.
- Mix in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For best results, cook pasta just al dente as it will soften slightly when mixed with the hot cream sauce. Consider adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, high protein, beef, creamy, easy recipe