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With just a few minutes and a few ingredients, you can whip up this Garlic Parmesan Beef Pasta. So hearty, rich, and filling. An easy dinner!A QUICK GROUND BEEF AND PASTA DINNERI wasnt sure what to call this recipe. It kind of came about by accident when I was trying to use up some ground beef and pasta I had on hand. Its creamy (although my pictures really dont do justice to showing the creaminess) and it has great garlic parmesan flavor so I settled on calling it Garlic Parmesan Beef Pasta ha! Not very creative though, right? It combines simple ingredients to make a filling and super flavorful sauce that coats the ground beef and pasta. Its quick to prepare and perfect for those (seemingly) never-ending, busy evenings where you just want to get something on the dinner table quickly!FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:What else can I add to this pasta dish? You can also add spinach, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, red pepper flakes, fresh basil, crushed red pepper, shredded mozzarella, and pine nuts. This is very easy to customize. What do I serve with Garlic Parmesan Beef Pasta? Youll see I served this with Garlic Bread and a side salad to help spruce up the meal. Theyre some of my favorite sides for pasta dishes, but you could also grab a frozen bag of vegetables from the freezer and try that too. How can I speed this up even more? A shortcut in making this would be to use a jar of Alfredo sauce instead of the heavy cream. I would cut back on the parmesan cheese also, to maybe about 1/4 cup since Alfredo sauce already has parmesan cheese in it. However, since I measure cheese with my heart rather than a cup (like garlic), I might go a little heavy How to store leftovers? Leftover pasta can be stored in an airtight container and can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days. I dont usually recommend freezing cream based foods because the sauce can separate and curdle a bit when reheating. Although you can freeze this, just keep that in mind. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)rotini pasta measured before cooking. Any similar shaped pasta will work with this recipe.ground beef ground turkey or ground chicken can be used. You can even make this without the meat, if desired.onion if you dont like onion, just leave it out. Or to save yourself some chopping time, grab the pre chopped stuff at the store. garlic I really love using fresh garlic. It just gives you the best flavor but I know that can be a pain t deal with when youre just trying to get a meal on the table quickly so the jarred stuff works in a pinch.garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper this is always my standard go-to seasoning blend. Please feel free to jazz this up and use what you prefer. beef broth to help control the sodium, you can use low or no sodium versions.heavy cream can add more to make it even more creamy.freshly grated parmesan cheese I like the freshly grated stuff when making sauces, but the bottled stuff can be used in a pinch.Italian seasoning I added this in at the last minute when doing this recipe because I thought it just needed a kick of something extra. Again, as I said above, you can season this how you like and have fun experimenting with other seasoning. I think any kind of garlic and herb or even a cajun seasoning would work here. HOW TO MAKE GARLIC PARMESAN BEEF PASTACook the pasta according to the package directions. Add a pinch of salt to the pasta water. Drain and set aside. While the pasta is cooking, move forward with the recipe.To a skillet over medium heat add the beef, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink. Drain the fat if needed.To the skillet, add the beef broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Stir for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce is a little thicker.Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir until combined.Taste to see if more salt and pepper are needed. Optional: add 1 Tablespoon of parsley and stir.Top with more parsley.Serve immediately.CRAVING MORE RECIPES?Easy Skillet LasagnaGround Beef and GravyGround Beef AlfredoAmerican GoulashHomemade Beefaroni Hamburger Helper LasagnaTaco Mac and Cheese100 Ground Beef Recipes PrintGarlic Parmesan Beef PastaA simple recipe that comes together in 30 minutes with flavors of garlic and a creamy sauce with tender ground beef and pasta.Course Dinner, Main CourseCuisine AmericanPrep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 20 minutes minutesTotal Time 30 minutes minutesServings 4Calories 1081kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients10 ounces dried rotini pasta (2.5 cups measured before cooking)1 pound ground beef cup finely chopped onion4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon salt teaspoon black pepper teaspoon onion powder cup beef broth (can use low or no sodium)2 cups heavy cream1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese1 teaspoon Italian seasoning2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (optional, can use dried)InstructionsCook 10 ounces dried rotini pasta according to the package directions. Add a pinch of salt to the pasta water. Drain and set aside. While the pasta is cooking, move forward with the recipe.To a large skillet over medium heat add 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion and 4 garlic cloves, minced. Season with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. Cook and crumble the ground beef until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease if needed and put beef back into the skillet. To the skillet (over medium heat) add 1/2 cup beef broth, 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Stir and cook for about 3-5 minutes or until the sauce is a little thicker. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir until combined. Taste to see if more salt and pepper are needed. Optional: Add 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped parsley and stir. Top with remaining parsley before serving and enjoy! NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.NutritionCalories: 1081kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 74g | Sodium: 955mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g

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