Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 8 oz (225g) penne pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large deep skillet or pot, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add butter, onion, and garlic; sauté until softened, ~3 minutes. <li id="instruction-step-3" stir in pasta, beef broth, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook 2–3 more minutes until sauce thickens.
- Season to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered a few minutes longer.
- Swap ground beef with cubed sirloin for a more upscale version.
- Use half-and-half or whole milk if heavy cream isn’t available (may require longer simmering to thicken).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Contains Gluten, Dairy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 720 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 32g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
