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Garlic Beef Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A rich and creamy garlic beef pasta combines tender ground beef, flavorful sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12 ounces pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) (for a bit of heat)
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and black pepper

  • to taste Salt and black pepper

Garnish

  • as needed Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef. Drain excess grease.
  • Add chopped onion and cook until softened, then stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Sauté briefly.
  • Pour in diced tomatoes and beef broth, simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in heavy cream and melt cheeses. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water.
  • Add cooked pasta to the sauce, toss to coat, season with salt and pepper, then garnish with parsley and Parmesan before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Beef, Garlic, Pasta