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Creamy Beef Pasta

Indulgent Creamy Beef Pasta for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

Experience the magic of Creamy Beef Pasta, a comforting and savory dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Pasta (Penne, Rotini, or Farfalle) Choose your favorite shape.
  • 8 cups Water Seasoned with salt.
  • 1 tablespoon Salt For cooking pasta.
For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or use butter.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Or fresh oregano (use less).
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Or Italian seasoning as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional, for heat.
  • 1 Salt To taste.
  • 1 Black Pepper To taste.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Or margarine for a dairy-free version.
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Cornstarch can be used for a gluten-free alternative.
  • 1 cup Milk (Whole or 2%) Or almond milk for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream For thickness.
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast for dairy-free.
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Optional for added creaminess.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or fresh garlic if preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Can be omitted if using fresh onion.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Large Pot
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and cook until translucent (3-4 minutes). Stir in garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes; cook for another minute.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Season beef mixture with salt and pepper, return cooked beef to skillet and stir to combine. Remove skillet from heat.
  4. Make the Roux: In the same skillet, melt butter, whisk in flour and cook until bubbling (1-2 minutes).
  5. Add Liquids: Gradually pour in milk and beef broth, whisk constantly until the mixture thickens (4-5 minutes).
  6. Create the Creamy Sauce: Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and cream cheese. Mix until melted and combined.
  7. Combine with Beef: Add beef mixture back to the skillet, let it simmer on low for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Cook the Pasta: Boil water, add pasta and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes). Drain.
  9. Toss Pasta with Sauce: Combine drained pasta with the creamy beef sauce, adding reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
  10. Serve and Garnish: Plate pasta, garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.

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