Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz rigatoni or penne pasta
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley and extra Parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onion over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in cream, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Toss until the sauce coats everything beautifully and cheese melts.
- Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest sauce.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- This creamy ground beef pasta is better than takeout and ready faster.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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