Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta Recipe for Easy Dinners Recipe
This Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta is a comforting and delicious dinner recipe featuring tender ground or sliced beef in a rich garlic-infused cream sauce, tossed with your choice of pasta. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal, it combines simple ingredients to create a flavorful, hearty dish that’s quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Sautéing and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
For the Beef:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or thinly sliced beef strips
For the Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning or mixed herbs
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef or beef strips and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking up the meat if ground. Remove beef from the skillet and set aside, draining excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add the minced garlic and finely chopped onion. Cook over medium heat until fragrant and the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and beef broth. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the sauce. Stir to coat the beef in the creamy sauce. Then add the cooked pasta and toss until everything is well mixed and heated through.
- Final Touches and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs like parsley or basil for added color and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version, though the sauce will be less rich.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and smooth sauce texture.
- Beef broth can be replaced with chicken broth or vegetable broth if preferred.
- For a spicier option, add red pepper flakes to the sauce while simmering.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: thirty five g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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