Description
Stovetop Creamy Ground Beef Pasta Recipe for Ultimate Comfort
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can canned diced tomatoes (keep undrained)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- to taste Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add your choice of short pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually around 8–10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 chopped onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for another minute.
- Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for about 8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in a can of diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning. Let simmer for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Lower heat to medium and slowly pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring continuously. Cook for an additional 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing with the creamy beef sauce until fully coated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and transfer to serving plates. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Stovetop Creamy Ground Beef