Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta Recipe
Indulge in a rich and satisfying Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta that combines tender ground beef with a luscious creamy sauce infused with garlic and Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make pasta dish is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a special gathering.
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your choice)
Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
Creamy Sauce:
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp cream cheese (optional, for extra richness)
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add Garlic: Add garlic to the beef and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Prepare Sauce: Stir in heavy cream and beef broth. Simmer for 3–4 minutes. Add Parmesan and cream cheese (if using). Stir until melted and sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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