Description
A comforting, creamy beef pasta dish that comes together in about 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or parmesan)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the minced garlic to the beef and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream or Greek yogurt and shredded cheese. Mix until well combined and the cheese has melted.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating crushed red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: beef pasta, creamy pasta, easy dinner, family meal, high protein