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
- Boil the penne until just al dente, reserving 1 cup of starchy cooking water.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until translucent.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart and cooking until browned; season while cooking.
- Reduce the heat and stir in heavy cream.
- Loosen the sauce with reserved pasta water until silky.
- Remove from heat, stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Fold in the drained penne until coated.
Notes
Serve hot with extra Parmesan and parsley. Great with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None