Description
Indulge in this creamy stovetop ground beef pasta, a quick and comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, then drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until fragrant and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in beef broth and uncooked pasta; stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, add cream cheese cubes, stirring continuously until melted and smooth.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; taste-test before serving.
Notes
- Customize by adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- For a healthier alternative, swap ground beef for turkey or plant-based meat.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg