Print30-Minute Creamy Ground Beef Pasta
Make this rich, satisfying creamy beef pasta on a busy weeknight. This simple, one-pan recipe uses everyday ingredients to create a comforting meal that brings people together.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 8 ounces dry pasta (penne or rotini work well)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the beef. Cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and the beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the dry pasta to the skillet. Stir well to submerge the pasta in the liquid.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream, cubed cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Continue stirring until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce coats the pasta evenly.
- Serve immediately. Garnish your creamy beef pasta with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a higher protein meal, use lean ground beef or ground turkey.
- If you prefer a slightly tomato-forward sauce, add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste with the onions.
- This recipe is a great alternative to complex meal planning; it is faster than most meal delivery companies offer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110