Ultimate Creamy Beef Pasta For Cozy Nights Dinner Goals Achieved
A rich and comforting pasta dish with tender ground beef, creamy sauce, and aromatic herbs—perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
· 12 ounces fettuccine or pappardelle pasta
· 1 pound lean ground beef
· 2 tablespoons olive oil
· 1 medium onion, finely chopped
· 4 cloves garlic, minced
· 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
· 1 teaspoon dried oregano
· 1 teaspoon paprika
· Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
· 1 cup beef broth
· 1 cup heavy cream
· 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
· 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
· 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Optional: red pepper flakes, splash of balsamic vinegar
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add beef and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and oregano. Remove from skillet.
3. In the same skillet, sauté onions in butter until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
4. Pour in beef broth, scraping the skillet bottom. Stir in heavy cream and simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Return beef to skillet. Add pasta, tossing to coat. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
6. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning.
7. Garnish with parsley and optional red pepper flakes. Serve hot.
Notes
· Use fresh Parmesan for best melt and flavor.
· Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
· For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.