Description
Rich, creamy, and packed with garlic flavor, this Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta brings together tender beef, a savory Parmesan cream sauce, and your favorite pasta for the ultimate comfort meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
For the Beef:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or thinly sliced beef strips
For the Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning or mixed herbs
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef or beef strips and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Add butter to the skillet and stir in the chopped onion. Sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
5. Pour in the beef broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
6. Stir in the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and incorporated into the sauce.
8. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat it evenly with the sauce.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
10. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or basil, and additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
This recipe works with any pasta shape—try it with rigatoni or tagliatelle for variation.
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Add red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Leftovers store well and taste great the next day after reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta, pasta dinner, ground beef, comfort food, easy weeknight meal
