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Marry Me Ground Beef Pasta

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A creamy and comforting pasta dish with browned ground beef, heavy cream, and Parmesan that’s ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fusilli)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup beef broth (low sodium)
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated recommended)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a quarter cup of pasta water.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains. Drain off excess fat.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté about 1 minute until fragrant; avoid browning the garlic.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Let it warm without boiling.
  6. Add the grated Parmesan a little at a time, stirring until smooth.
  7. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly. Heat for a minute so the pasta absorbs the sauce.
  9. Serve hot, sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream in a pinch. Use gluten-free pasta if needed. For lower fat, choose lean ground beef.

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