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Best Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe

Best Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe


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  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

Delightful Creamy Beef Pasta brings Italian-inspired comfort straight to your dinner table. Silky noodles swirled with rich, savory beef sauce promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.


Ingredients

Scale

Pasta:

  • 450 g / 1 lb penne pasta
  • 250 g / 8 oz rotini pasta

Beef and Sauce:

  • 500 g / 1.1 lb ground beef
  • 240 ml / 1 cup heavy cream
  • 120 ml / 1/2 cup milk
  • 60 ml / 1/4 cup beef broth

Seasonings and Aromatics:

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the penne and rotini pasta until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Mince garlic and finely dice onion, then sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles. Cook until completely browned and no pink remains, approximately 6-7 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle dried oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper over the meat. Stir thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
  5. Pour heavy cream, milk, and beef broth into the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  6. Gently fold the cooked pasta into the creamy beef mixture, ensuring every pasta piece is coated with the rich sauce.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top. Let the residual heat melt the cheese slightly.
  8. Serve immediately while hot, garnishing with additional parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • Choose shorter pasta shapes like rotini or penne to help sauce cling better and create more textural interest in each bite.
  • Use lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce excess grease while maintaining rich meat flavor in the sauce.
  • Allow meat to develop deep golden-brown caramelization before adding liquids to enhance overall dish complexity and depth.
  • Consider substituting heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for lighter versions that still maintain creamy consistency.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 630
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 36 g
  • Saturated Fat: 16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg