Creamy Beef Pasta
A warm and comforting creamy beef pasta that combines lean ground beef, fresh spinach, and a rich sauce for a delicious weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: N/A
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: 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 it Up!: Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked pepper.
Notes
This dish pairs well with garlic bread and a garden salad. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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