Garlic Parmesan Beef Spaghetti Pasta
A comforting and creamy dish that brings the best of savory beef and rich Parmesan sauce together for a delightful meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 520kcal
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Large skillet for cooking beef and making sauce
- Strainer for draining pasta
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice optional, for brightness
For the Pasta
- 12 oz spaghetti
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Save ¼ cup of pasta water before draining. Set aside.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in diced onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Lower the heat and add butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir continuously until smooth and creamy.
- Combine: Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the beef mixture. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 720mg