Creamy Ground Beef Pasta (Printable Version)
Tender ground beef and rotini cooked with cheese and cream for a rich, flavorful stovetop dinner.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Proteins
01 -
450 grams ground beef
→ Pasta
02 -
225 grams rotini pasta
→ Vegetables
03 -
1 small onion, diced
04 -
2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids
05 -
480 milliliters beef broth
06 -
180 milliliters heavy cream
→ Cheese
07 -
170 grams shredded cheddar cheese
→ Spices and Herbs
08 -
0.5 teaspoon paprika
09 -
0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.25 teaspoon black pepper
11 -
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
02 -
Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 -
Sprinkle paprika, salt, and black pepper over the beef and vegetables. Stir thoroughly to coat evenly.
04 -
Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the rotini pasta, cover with a lid, and cook on medium-low heat for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
05 -
Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.
06 -
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
For extra richness, allow the sauce to rest covered for 2 minutes off heat before serving.