Creamy Beef Pasta
Creamy beef pasta is a comforting dish that transforms any meal into a delightful experience. With its rich, velvety sauce and tender noodles, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Get ready to twirl your fork into this indulgent bowl of goodness!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart until no pink remains.
- Add minced garlic and spinach, sautéing until fragrant and wilted (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream, allowing it to simmer gently. Add grated Parmesan cheese and mix until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the meat sauce, tossing well to coat. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating crushed red pepper flakes or fresh herbs. - Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.