Description
A comforting, creamy pasta dish made with savory beef and a rich, smooth sauce that’s perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
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Pasta (12 oz / 340 g)
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Ground beef (1 lb / 450 g)
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Olive oil (1 tablespoon / 15 ml)
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Onion, diced (1 medium / 150 g)
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Garlic, minced (4 cloves / 12 g)
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Tomato paste (2 tablespoons / 30 g)
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Crushed tomatoes (1 cup / 240 g)
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Beef broth (1 cup / 240 ml)
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Heavy cream (1 cup / 240 ml)
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Italian seasoning (1 tablespoon / 9 g)
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Paprika (1 teaspoon / 2 g)
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Salt (1 teaspoon / 6 g)
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Black pepper (½ teaspoon / 1 g)
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Grated Parmesan-style cheese (½ cup / 50 g)
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Fresh parsley, chopped (2 tablespoons / 8 g)
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown ground beef over medium heat.
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Add onion and cook until softened, then stir in garlic.
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Mix in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, broth, and seasonings. Simmer 5 minutes.
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Stir in cream and gently simmer until thickened.
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Add pasta and reserved pasta water as needed.
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Stir in cheese until melted and smooth.
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Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
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Adjust sauce thickness with pasta water or broth as needed.
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Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
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Reheat gently with a splash of liquid to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes