Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful combination of garlic-infused beef and creamy pasta with this delicious garlic beef pasta recipe. Perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal that comes together quickly on busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Ground Beef:
1 pound
Pasta:
8 ounces (penne or rotini work well)
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Garlic:
6 cloves, minced
Onion:
1 small, finely chopped
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
1/2 teaspoon (optional)
Italian Seasoning:
1 teaspoon
Beef Broth:
1/2 cup
Heavy Cream:
1/2 cup
Parmesan Cheese:
1/2 cup, grated
Salt and Black Pepper:
To taste
Parsley:
Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water per package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant.
- Cook Ground Beef: Brown ground beef in the skillet; add Italian seasoning, beef broth, and heavy cream.
- Combine and Serve: Simmer, then add cooked pasta and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a tablespoon of butter at the end.
- Enhance with spinach or mushrooms, or opt for half-and-half for a lighter dish.