Ingredients
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- 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 and 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 skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Gradually add reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss cooked pasta in the skillet until thoroughly coated in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or parsley.
Notes
Quality ingredients enhance flavor. Feel free to add sautéed vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg