Description
A comforting dish of creamy beef pasta enriched with high-quality protein, perfect for satisfying hunger and delighting the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream (or a lighter alternative)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil
- Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water, add the pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for about one minute.
- Brown the Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart while cooking until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Create the Cream Sauce: Reduce heat, stir in the heavy cream, and let it simmer briefly until slightly thickened.
- Melt the Cheese: Stir in shredded cheese until melted into the creamy sauce.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet until well coated.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve hot with additional Parmesan and parsley on top.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables or switch out proteins based on preference. Great for meal prep and freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg