Description
This creamy, cheesy ground beef pasta recipe, inspired by a TikTok hit, combines cooked pasta with a savory sauce made from ground beef, marinara, and heavy cream. It’s quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara or pasta sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet with onions. Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking up the meat as it cooks, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the marinara sauce and heavy cream. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes to let flavors combine.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir gently until the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan into the skillet. Stir gently until cheeses melt into a creamy consistency.
- Serve: Serve the pasta hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian option.
- Add veggies like spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe gluten free.
- Adjust seasoning with extra Italian herbs or red pepper flakes for added spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
