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Irresistible Creamy Beef Pasta

A rich and comforting creamy beef pasta made with tender beef, al dente pasta, and a silky Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for cozy nights and easy family dinners.
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4Cuisine: American / Comfort FoodCourse: Main DishCalories: ~520 per serving

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Pasta & Beef
  • 12 oz pasta penne, rigatoni, or fusilli
  • 1 lb ground beef or thinly sliced sirloin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Creamy Sauce
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water as needed
  • Optional Garnish
  • Fresh parsley chopped
  • Extra Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef and cook until browned. Season lightly and drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion to the skillet and sauté until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Lower heat and pour in heavy cream. Stir gently, scraping the pan.
  5. Add paprika, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and Parmesan. Stir until smooth.
  6. Add cooked pasta and beef. Toss until coated, adding pasta water if needed.
  7. Simmer 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and rest briefly before serving.