Description
Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that effortlessly combines tender beef and velvety pasta in a rich garlic-infused sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is sure to delight everyone at the table. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. The creamy texture paired with the savory taste of garlic creates an indulgent experience, making it a family favorite. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a well-rounded meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta shells, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until translucent (3-4 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Create the creamy sauce: Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add cooked pasta shells into the skillet, tossing gently to coat with sauce, heating through for another minute.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg