Description
This Creamy Ground Beef Pasta is a rich and comforting one-pan meal featuring tender pasta, savory ground beef, and a luscious creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
- Pour in beef broth, milk, and heavy cream. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce. Add spinach or peas for extra vegetables. Top with extra cheese for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy ground beef pasta, one pan beef pasta, easy family dinner, creamy pasta
