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Stovetop Creamy Ground Beef Pasta

A quick and creamy pasta dish made with ground beef, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz penne pasta or any pasta of your choice
Meat
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend for best flavor
Dairy
  • 1 cup heavy cream for creaminess
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese
Vegetables
  • 1 cup chopped onion yellow or white
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas optional
Condiments & Spices
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning for flavor

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Beef
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the cooked pasta and frozen peas (if using) to the skillet. Stir until everything is well combined and heated through.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
Serve
  1. Serve the creamy ground beef pasta hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.

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