Description
Garlic Beef Pasta is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender pasta with seasoned ground beef in a rich garlic and cheese sauce. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: Brown ground beef in olive oil, add garlic, seasonings, and broth. Simmer, then add cream and cheeses.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, heat through, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies.
- For a bolder flavor, use sharp cheddar instead of mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
