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Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta

Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta: Ultimate Comfort in Every Bite

This Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta delivers comfort and satisfaction with each bite, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound thinly sliced beef or ground beef for quicker prep
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces pasta fettuccine, linguine, or penne recommended
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic fresh, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley or basil) optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef seasoned with salt and pepper, cook about 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove beef and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Deglaze with chicken broth, then stir in heavy cream and simmer.
  4. Allow sauce to simmer on low for about 5 minutes until thickened. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
  5. Return beef to skillet and mix with sauce. Add drained pasta, tossing gently to coat.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This recipe is flexible. Feel free to use different pasta shapes and adjust creaminess to your taste. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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