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Irresistible Creamy Beef Pasta

A cozy, rich pasta dish made with savory ground beef and a silky creamy sauce. Perfect for comforting weeknight dinners and relaxed evenings at home.
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American / Italian-InspiredKeyword: creamy beef pastaServings: 4 servings

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Pasta
  • 12 oz short pasta penne, rigatoni, or fusilli
  • Salt for pasta water
  • Beef Sauce
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika optional
  • Creamy Base
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Red pepper flakes for heat

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add onion to the beef and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add heavy cream and milk, stirring gently until smooth.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  7. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water if needed to loosen sauce.
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes before serving.