Description
A comforting one-pot dish featuring creamy ground beef and pasta, perfect for weeknights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz pasta (farfalle or penne)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan or cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until soft and translucent.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spatula. Cook until browned, draining excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Reduce heat to low, then add cream. Stir in cheese until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss until well coated with the sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cheese and fresh herbs as desired.
Notes
Customize with vegetables like spinach or substitute proteins to fit dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, ground beef, creamy sauce, comfort food, one pot meal