Description
A delicious and easy stovetop creamy ground beef pasta recipe that combines tender pasta with a rich and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and ground beef to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the pasta to the skillet, stirring to combine. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the heavy cream and shredded mozzarella cheese. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some sautéed mushrooms or spinach before adding the cream and cheese.
- Swap out the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg