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Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe

Creamy Beef Pasta

This Creamy Beef Pasta recipe delivers a comforting, restaurant-quality meal in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 747

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced (about a cup)
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 28-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 pound Rotini pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • garnish with parsley (fresh or dried, optional)

Equipment

  • large deep skillet
  • pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

  1. In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the diced onions and saut? for 5-6 minutes, until they begin to soften.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet and break the meat apart. Cook until no pink remains. Drain excess grease and return to heat.
  3. With the heat still on medium, add the garlic, basil, oregano, salt, red pepper, and flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat.
  4. Add the tomato sauce and broth and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. While the sauce is simmering, boil the Rotini according to pasta directions. Drain.
  6. Add the cream and pasta to the sauce, stirring to combine. Add in the cheese and stir until melted.
  7. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 747kcalCarbohydrates: 75.2gProtein: 48.9gFat: 27.7gSodium: 1050.6mgSugar: 10.2g

Notes

For a leaner option, ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef. Adding spinach or mushrooms can enhance nutrition and flavor.

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