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Stovetop creamy ground beef pasta in a large skillet with melted parmesan cheese and herbs

Stovetop Creamy Ground Beef Pasta

Rich and creamy one-skillet pasta with savory ground beef, tender penne, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 8 ounces penne or fusilli pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Separate pot for pasta
  • colander

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Saute diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks and seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. Meanwhile, boil salted water in a separate pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  4. Pour vegetable broth into the skillet with cooked beef and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until melted and smooth.
  6. Combine cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, stirring gently to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan on top.
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Notes

Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease. Cook pasta to al dente for best texture. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-grated. Add reserved pasta water if sauce becomes too thick.
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