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A close-up shot of creamy beef pasta in a skillet with melted parmesan and fresh parsley.

Irresistible Creamy Beef Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon.
  4. Drain excess fat from the skillet, then add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the beef broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.
  7. Lower heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream. Let simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Add the cooked pasta and grated parmesan cheese to the skillet, tossing well to coat in the sauce.
  9. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.