Description
This Stovetop Creamy Ground Beef Pasta is the ultimate one-skillet comfort food. Loaded with savory ground beef, tender pasta, and a luscious blend of cream cheese, cheddar, and heavy cream, it delivers hearty flavor in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy nights or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
12 ounces fusilli or rotini pasta
4 cups beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Break it apart with a spatula and drain any excess grease.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened. Stir in paprika and black pepper.
3. Pour in beef broth and heavy cream. Stir well, then add the uncooked pasta.
4. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
5. Reduce heat and stir in cream cheese and cheddar. Mix until melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
6. Adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap the heavy cream with whole milk and use reduced-fat cream cheese.
Add vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers during the sauté step for a nutrition boost.
Don’t skip the simmering time—it helps the pasta absorb all the rich, creamy flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy beef pasta, one-pot dinner, quick pasta recipe