Description
A comforting dish of pasta enveloped in a luscious cream sauce with ground beef, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the pasta according to package instructions. Boil a generous pot of salted water and once al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once glistening, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. The comforting aroma will start to envelop your kitchen.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until melted and smooth, allowing the flavors to meld fantastically.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix thoroughly to ensure every piece is coated in that creamy deliciousness.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, adjusting to your preference.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute coconut cream for heavy cream and nutritional yeast for Parmesan cheese. Reserve a bit of pasta water before draining to loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg