Quick Meals for Dinner with Ground Beef and Pasta
This Creamy Beef Pasta is a cozy, one-pot dish made with tender ground beef, garlic, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce tossed with pasta. It’s fast, comforting, and perfect for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz pasta (penne, shells, or rotini)
- ½ onion, diced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½–¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: paprika, red pepper flakes, fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef. Season and set aside.
- Sauté onion in butter until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add beef broth and cream. Simmer. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Return beef and add cooked pasta. Toss to coat. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Use milk + flour to lighten the sauce.
- Keeps well for leftovers — reheat gently with extra cream or broth.