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You get cozy vibes in every forkful of this easy Stovetop Creamy Ground Beef Pasta. Soft noodles and seasoned ground beef snuggle together in a creamy, cheesy sauce layered with heavy cream and shredded Parmesan. The best part? It turns simple kitchen staples into a big, hearty meal that tastes like you put way more effort in than you actually did—all in just one pot.
After lots of testing, I've learned that simmering the pasta right in the sauce makes everything deep, cozy, and rich-tasting with barely any work.
Tasty Essential Ingredients
- Heavy Cream: Makes your sauce extra thick and dreamy.
- Pasta: Go for little shapes—they grab all the saucy goodness.
- Parmesan: Brings that salty, cheesy depth.
- Ground Beef: 80/20 is your friend for awesome flavor.
- Beef Broth: Adds a savory punch.
- Garlic: Fresh gives you that bold kick.
Simple Steps for Awesome Pasta
- Final Simmer:
- Let the whole pan hang out so flavors get extra cozy.
- Creamy Finish:
- Trickle the cream in slowly, stirring so everything gets nice and smooth.
- Savory Start:
- Brown that beef till it gets some tasty color on it.
- Onion and Garlic:
- Sizzle both until everything smells awesome and looks soft.
- Liquid Matters:
- Pour in just enough broth to let your pasta cook and your sauce come together.
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The way the noodles let their starch melt right into the sauce has totally won me over—it means you get that dreamy, thick, and perfectly creamy result every time.
Best Sides to Match
A tangy green salad cuts through the creaminess. Chewy garlic bread is perfect for mopping up all that great sauce.
Switch It Up
Loaded with mushrooms for more earthiness, or toss in a bunch of spinach for color and vitamins. Want a little fire? Sprinkle in some red chili flakes.
Leftovers, Sorted
Pop extras in the fridge for up to three days. Noodles looking dry when reheated? Just mix in a splash of broth or a bit more cream and they’re good as new.
I’ve spent years making one-pot pasta dinners, and this creamy beef combo always comes out tops. It’s such an easy win—proof you don’t need fancy stuff to eat like a champ. Every time I cook it up, I remember how much comfort basic ingredients and straightforward steps can bring.
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Common Recipe Questions
- → Can I use different pasta shapes?
- Definitely! Most medium pastas fit right in. Just check the pasta sooner or let it cook a tad longer.
- → How do I store leftovers?
- Pop extras in a container with a lid and keep them in the fridge up to three days. Warm them up with a splash of cream if you like.
- → Can I use ground turkey?
- Absolutely—ground turkey or chicken is a great swap if you want it lighter.
- → What vegetables can I add?
- Mushrooms are tasty, or throw in peas, spinach, or peppers for even more goodness.
- → Can I make it less creamy?
- Sure—cut back the cream or go for half-and-half instead so it’s a bit lighter.