Description
Savory beef pasta in a creamy garlic sauce promises a delightful culinary journey through rich, comforting flavors. Creamy textures and robust seasonings invite you to savor each delectable bite of this irresistible Italian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Pasta and Dairy:
- 1 pound (454 grams) pasta (any variety)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and sear the ground beef until it develops a rich, golden-brown color and releases its savory juices.
- Introduce minced garlic to the beef, stirring rapidly to prevent burning and allow the aromatic flavors to bloom for approximately 45-60 seconds.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, whisking continuously while sprinkling Parmesan cheese, creating a silky, luxurious sauce that clings smoothly to the meat.
- Simultaneously, prepare pasta in a separate pot of salted boiling water, cooking until achieving an al dente texture, typically 8-10 minutes depending on pasta variety.
- Drain pasta thoroughly, then gently fold it into the creamy beef mixture, ensuring each strand is elegantly coated with the decadent sauce.
- Elevate the dish’s flavor profile by seasoning with freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Transfer the pasta to warm serving plates, garnishing with finely chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous finish that adds visual appeal and subtle brightness.
Notes
- Enhance beef flavor by using a cast-iron skillet for deeper caramelization and richer taste.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting cream quantity; less cream creates a tighter sauce, more cream makes it silkier.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for lighter, diet-friendly alternatives without compromising texture.
- Reserve pasta cooking water to help emulsify sauce if it becomes too thick, ensuring smooth and glossy coating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg