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Creamy Beef Pasta

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A simple yet indulgent creamy beef pasta with pan-seared ground beef, tender penne, and a silky Parmesan cream sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Boil the penne until just al dente, reserving 1 cup of starchy cooking water.
  2. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until translucent.
  3. Add ground beef, breaking it apart and cooking until browned; season while cooking.
  4. Reduce the heat and stir in heavy cream.
  5. Loosen the sauce with reserved pasta water until silky.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
  7. Fold in the drained penne until coated.

Notes

Serve hot with extra Parmesan and parsley. Great with a side salad or garlic bread.