Creamy Beef Pasta
A comforting and hearty creamy beef pasta dish that combines fettuccine and lean ground beef in a rich sauce, perfect for weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the Fettuccine: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart until fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Reduce heat to low and pour in heavy cream along with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Combine the Pasta with Sauce: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing well to coat each noodle in the creamy sauce. If too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked pepper.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or garlic bread to complement the dish. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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