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Marry Me Ground Beef Pasta

Marry Me Ground Beef Pasta: A Creamy Love Affair on a Plate

Indulge in Marry Me Ground Beef Pasta, a creamy delight that brings smiles and satisfies cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta Use penne, rigatoni, or fusilli.
For the Meat
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Choose 80/20 for rich flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half for lighter version.
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Using low sodium gives you more control over saltiness.
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated will melt best.
For Flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • Salt and Pepper Season to taste.
For Garnish
  • Fresh Parsley Adds a pop of color.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  3. Sauté minced garlic with the beef for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add beef broth, scrape the skillet bottom, and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth.
  5. Combine pasta with the sauce, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
  6. Serve with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized with veggies or different meats.

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