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Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef with Pasta

This Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef with Pasta wraps tender ground beef in a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce, loaded with melted parmesan and Italian herbs. It’s the kind of rich, satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug after a long day quick to make, easy on the wallet, and impossible to resist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 12 ounces pasta penne or rotini
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • fresh parsley optional, for topping

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until just tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Break it into small pieces as it cooks.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the beef. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Lower the heat slightly. Add butter to the pan and let it melt into the beef.
  5. Pour in the beef broth and stir. Let it simmer for 2 minutes so the flavors blend.
  6. Add the heavy cream, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Stir gently and let the sauce thicken for 3 to 4 minutes.
  7. Slowly stir in the parmesan cheese. Keep stirring until the sauce looks smooth and creamy.
  8. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss gently until every piece is coated in the sauce.
  9. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if using and serve warm.

Notes

Do not overcook the pasta or the sauce may become too thick. Use freshly grated parmesan for the best melt. To reheat leftovers, add a splash of milk or broth.