Description
Need a fast, ultra-comforting dinner the whole family will love? This Stovetop Creamy Ground Beef Pasta is your answer! It’s a one-pot wonder that blends hearty ground beef, velvety cheese sauce, and tender pasta into a creamy, flavor-packed dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you need an easy recipe that doesn’t skimp on taste. Whether you’re searching for a quick dinner idea, a weeknight pasta dish, or simply something delicious to break out of the boring meal rut, this easy recipe checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
8 ounces rotini pasta
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
2. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and soft.
3. Stir in beef broth, salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Add uncooked pasta and stir well. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and liquid is mostly absorbed (about 10-12 minutes).
5. Add cream cheese and shredded cheddar. Stir until fully melted and creamy.
6. Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer uncovered for another 2-3 minutes to thicken.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Add a splash of milk or broth when reheating to bring the sauce back to life.
Swap in penne, shells, or elbow macaroni if you’re out of rotini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg