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 pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (approximately 7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Lower heat slightly and stir in heavy cream. Gradually add reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat evenly in the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese or fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite vegetables for added nutrition.
- Use fresh Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 43
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 85