Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful dish with this Creamy Italian Spaghetti with Ground Beef recipe. This one-pan pasta is rich and satisfying, combining tender spaghetti with a creamy, savory sauce loaded with ground beef and Italian seasonings.
Ingredients
Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Boil spaghetti until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic. Season with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cream cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan. Simmer until creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked spaghetti in the sauce until coated. Cook briefly to meld flavors. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Try using ground Italian sausage for added flavor.
- Experiment with mascarpone or ricotta instead of cream cheese.
- Pair with garlic bread and a side salad for a complete meal.
