Description
A straightforward stovetop dish combining penne pasta with a rich ground beef sauce and a creamy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Cook the penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the diced onion until soft and glossy, about 5 minutes, then stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant for another minute.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Continue stirring until the beef is browned, about 7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently and gradually incorporate the reserved pasta water until you achieve your desired sauce consistency.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.
- Combine the cooked penne with the sauce in the skillet, tossing gently to coat the pasta evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to a month, but texture may change. Reheat gently, adding a splash of milk or reserved pasta water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg