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Garlic Beef Pasta

This Garlic Beef Pasta is a rich and creamy pasta recipe made with seasoned ground beef, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and tender pasta. A quick and comforting dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
  

  • Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta penne, rotini, or spaghetti
  • Salted water for boiling
  • Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese optional
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Optional Garnish
  • Fresh parsley
  • Extra Parmesan cheese
  • Red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
  4. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter, heavy cream, and beef broth. Stir well.
  6. Add Parmesan cheese and cream cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  7. Add cooked pasta and toss until coated.
  8. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen sauce.
  9. Garnish with parsley, Parmesan, or red pepper flakes before serving.

Notes

  • Fresh garlic gives the best flavor.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly.
  • Great for easy ground beef pasta dinners.
  • Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days.
  • Reheat gently to maintain creamy texture.