Description
A creamy, cheesy one-pot pasta dish that’s quick and easy to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or Parmesan)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in beef broth, add pasta, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until pasta is cooked, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Use any short pasta that holds sauce well. Freshly minced garlic gives the best flavor, and beef broth adds depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, beef pasta, one-pot meal, quick dinner, family-friendly