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Creamy Beef Pasta: An Easy 30-Minute Weeknight Dinner

This Creamy Beef Pasta is the ultimate one-pan wonder, combining savory ground beef, tender pasta, and a luxuriously rich cream sauce. It's a family-friendly meal that comes together in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 85/15 recommended
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth low sodium
  • 8 oz rotini pasta or other short pasta
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 4 oz cream cheese cubed and softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
  • 1 Wooden Spoon
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Method
 

  1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add the uncooked pasta to the skillet, ensuring it's mostly submerged in the liquid. Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the cubed cream cheese until it melts completely into the sauce. Finish by stirring in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Let it thicken for a minute or two.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalProtein: 28gFat: 30gFiber: 3g

Notes

For the best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Ensure the cream cheese is softened for a smoother, quicker melt into the sauce.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keyword creamy beef pasta,ground beef pasta,one pot pasta

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