Go Back
Creamy Beef Pasta Easy Dinner Recipe for Busy Families

Creamy Beef Pasta

This Creamy Beef Pasta is a rich and comforting one-pan meal made with tender penne, seasoned ground beef, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s hearty, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 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)

Method
 

  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for about 5 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  3. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Cook for about 7 minutes until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Reduce heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Gradually add some reserved pasta water until you reach the desired sauce consistency. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and creamy.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the sauce.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese or chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. You can also add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and texture. Leftovers reheat beautifully with a splash of milk.