Creamy Beef Pasta Dish (Printable Version)
Tender ground beef and penne combine in a creamy Parmesan sauce flavored with garlic and Italian herbs.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Pasta
01 -
225 grams penne pasta
→ Meat
02 -
450 grams lean ground beef
→ Dairy
03 -
240 milliliters heavy cream
04 -
100 grams grated Parmesan cheese
→ Produce
05 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
06 -
1 medium onion, diced
→ Seasonings
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Oils
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2 teaspoons olive oil
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Boil the penne pasta in salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and reserve 240 milliliters of the pasta cooking water.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant, approximately 5 minutes.
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Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until fully browned, about 7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Slowly add reserved pasta water to reach desired sauce consistency. Incorporate grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
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Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and gently toss to evenly coat with the creamy beef sauce.
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Plate immediately and garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh parsley if desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Reserving pasta water helps adjust the sauce thickness without diluting flavor.