Description
A comforting bowl of creamy pasta with seasoned beef enveloped in a rich cheese sauce, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or parmesan)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about a minute.
- Brown the beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Make the sauce: Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese. Keep stirring until creamy.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Serve with garlic bread or a mixed green salad for a balanced meal. Can be customized with veggies or spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg