Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining. Set drained pasta aside.
- While pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, then add thinly sliced beef. Season with salt and pepper and cook until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove beef from skillet and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden, stirring frequently.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any flavorful brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add heavy cream and bring mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and let the sauce simmer and thicken slightly, about 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Keep heat at medium-low to prevent curdling.
- Add cooked beef back into the skillet, followed by the drained pasta. Toss everything together until pasta is evenly coated in the creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, if sauce needs to be loosened.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or basil and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half the heavy cream with whole milk or half-and-half. Ground beef can be used instead of sliced beef. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Leftovers store well for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
