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Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce

A close-up serving of Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce, topped with melted cheese and fresh parsley.
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Make this satisfying and flavorful ground beef pasta dish featuring a rich garlic cream sauce and plenty of cheese. It is a simple, comforting meal perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound pasta (penne or rotini recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water before draining. Set the drained pasta aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the ground beef and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until it melts smoothly into the sauce.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat everything evenly. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  8. Stir in the mozzarella cheese until melted and gooey.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, use roasted garlic instead of fresh minced garlic.
  • You can substitute half the heavy cream with whole milk for a slightly lighter sauce, but the texture will be less rich.
  • Use any short, sturdy pasta shape that holds the sauce well.

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