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Savory Creamy Beef Pasta Dream

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A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring savory beef, a smooth cream sauce, and tender pasta, perfect for everyday dinners or special moments at home.

Ingredients

  • Pasta (penne or fettuccine): 400 g (14 oz)

  • Ground beef: 500 g (1 lb)

  • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons

  • Onion, finely chopped: 1 medium (150 g / 5 oz)

  • Garlic cloves, minced: 4 cloves

  • Heavy cream: 480 ml (2 cups)

  • Beef broth: 240 ml (1 cup)

  • Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons

  • Grated Parmesan-style cheese: 100 g (1 cup)

  • Paprika: 1 teaspoon

  • Dried Italian-style herbs: 1 teaspoon

  • Salt: 1 teaspoon

  • Black pepper: ½ teaspoon

  • Butter: 2 tablespoons

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional): 2 tablespoons

Instructions

 

  • Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 120 ml (½ cup) pasta water and drain.

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown beef for 6–8 minutes.

  • Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes, then add garlic for 30 seconds.

  • Stir in tomato paste, paprika, and herbs; cook 1 minute.

  • Add beef broth and simmer 2–3 minutes.

  • Lower heat, add cream and butter, and stir until smooth.

  • Add pasta and toss gently, adjusting consistency with reserved water.

  • Stir in cheese until melted and serve warm.

Notes

Reheat gently with a splash of liquid to maintain a creamy texture. Adjust seasoning just before serving for the best flavor.

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