Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Italian Spaghetti with Ground Beef. This easy-to-make pasta dish is rich, flavorful, and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Spaghetti:
12 ounces spaghetti;
Ground Beef Mixture:
1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground beef; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce;
Creamy Sauce:
1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Boil spaghetti until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: Brown ground beef in olive oil. Add onion, garlic, seasoning, pepper, and salt. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the beef mixture. Toss in cooked spaghetti and parsley.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for the beef.
- For a thicker sauce, let it simmer a few extra minutes before adding the cream.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
