Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring ground beef and garlic, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and beef broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Continue to simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use lean ground turkey instead of beef.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the skillet for added nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg