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Creamy ground beef pasta with garlic, Parmesan, fusilli, and parsley in a shallow bowl

Creamy Ground Beef Pasta with Garlic and Parmesan

Creamy ground beef pasta is a quick, comforting weeknight meal with tender pasta coated in a rich, smooth Parmesan sauce. It is easy to make when you want a hearty dinner with plenty of savory flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz / 225 g penne or fusilli pasta
Beef and Sauce
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add the lean ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. While the beef cooks, bring salted water to a boil in a separate pot. Cook the penne or fusilli according to the package directions until al dente, then drain.
Cooking
  1. Add the vegetable broth to the skillet with the cooked beef. Pour in the heavy cream or half-and-half and simmer for about 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  2. Stir the grated Parmesan and Italian seasoning into the beef mixture until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
  3. Transfer the drained pasta to the skillet and gently toss until evenly coated with the creamy beef sauce. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve the creamy ground beef pasta immediately.

Notes

For leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce.