Description
A rich and creamy beef pasta dish that combines flavors of garlic, mushrooms, and parmesan, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- Pasta of your choice (fettuccine, penne, or whole wheat)
- 1 lb ground beef (or lean turkey)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 8 oz mushrooms (white button, cremini, or shiitake)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or basil for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil, add ground beef, and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add Aromatics: Mix in chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent.
- Incorporate Mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, simmer gently, and mix in Parmesan until melted.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss drained pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired creaminess.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh herbs and cheese, and serve warm.
Notes
For a healthier alternative, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt. Always taste and adjust seasoning at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, beef pasta, high protein meal, family recipe, comfort food