Creamy Beef Pasta for Cozy Nights: 1 Amazing Comforting Dinner
Creamy Beef Pasta for Cozy Nights is a rich and satisfying dish made with tender pasta, seasoned ground beef, and a smooth, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
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12 ounces pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup pasta water
1 cup mushrooms (optional)
1 cup spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente and reserve some pasta water.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat.
- Add onion and cook until soft, then add garlic.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly.
- Add cream and warm gently.
- Stir in Parmesan and seasonings.
- Add pasta and mix until coated, using pasta water as needed.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water for the best texture.