Description
Stovetop Creamy Ground Beef Pasta is a delightful one-pot meal that combines savory beef, tender pasta, and a rich creamy sauce, ready in just 30 minutes for quick family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups beef broth or water
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and ground beef; cook for 6-8 minutes until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, ensuring the meat is well coated.
- Stir in uncooked pasta and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Lower the heat further and mix in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, include vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. - Substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter option. - If the sauce thickens too much during cooking, add more broth or milk to reach desired consistency.