Description
Hearty “Stovetop Creamy Ground Beef Pasta” delivers comfort in one skillet, blending rich beef and silky sauce with perfectly al dente noodles. Weeknight dinner dreams come true when you savor this quick, satisfying meal that promises deliciousness in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Pasta and Dairy:
- 2 cups pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can (14 ounces / 396 grams) diced tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, introducing finely chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until aromatics become translucent and release their fragrant essence, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, breaking down the meat with a spatula. Brown thoroughly, ensuring no pink remains visible. Discard any accumulated excess fat if needed.
- Cascade beef broth, heavy cream, and diced tomatoes into the skillet, creating a rich, harmonious liquid base. Blend ingredients seamlessly with gentle stirring.
- Elevate the mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Incorporate pasta directly into the sauce, allowing it to cook uncovered. Stir intermittently for 10-12 minutes, monitoring pasta tenderness and sauce consistency.
- Once pasta reaches optimal texture, introduce grated Parmesan cheese. Fold continuously until cheese melts completely and integrates smoothly into the sauce. Calibrate flavor profile with strategic salt and pepper seasoning.
- Remove skillet from heat source, permitting the pasta to rest briefly. This final moments allows sauce to develop deeper thickness and absorb remaining flavors. Plate immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and creamy consistency.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy dish and ensure a cleaner, more appetizing sauce consistency.
- Opt for lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce excess fat while maintaining rich flavor and tender texture.
- Experiment with different pasta shapes like penne or rigatoni for varied dining experiences and interesting sauce-catching capabilities.
- Customize the recipe by adding fresh herbs like basil or parsley for a bright, fresh finish that elevates the overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 523 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg