Description
A comforting Italian-American pasta dish with tender ground beef, buttery garlic, and a silky tomato-cream sauce. Perfect as a family-friendly dinner or guest meal, offering flexibility for dietary preferences.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)
8–12 oz dry pasta
cups beef broth
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
2–3 cloves garlic
Instructions
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat
Add ground beef and onion; cook 5–7 minutes until browned
Drain excess grease using paper towels
Add garlic and tomato paste; sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant
Stir in beef broth, tomato sauce, and pasta; bring to a boil
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10–15 minutes until pasta is tender and sauce thickens
Notes
Substitute coconut milk for heavy cream to make dairy-free
Adjust garlic quantity for taste
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: DINNER
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg