Rich, comforting, and made in one pan, this looks like a creamy beef pasta (often called Cheesy Beef Alfredo / Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta, depending on sauce). It’s a weeknight favorite that tastes like restaurant comfort food.
📝 Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8–10 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti)
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup beef broth (or pasta water)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella (or both)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 1–2 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for a pink/rose sauce)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Italian seasoning or parsley (optional)
👩🍳 How to Make It
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Brown beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess grease.
- Add butter and garlic; sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in cream, broth (or pasta water), and tomato paste (if using).
- Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Toss in cooked pasta and mix until fully coated.
- Season to taste and garnish with parsley.
💡 Why This Dish Hits
- ✔️ Ultra creamy & savory
- ✔️ One-pan comfort food
- ✔️ Family-approved
- ✔️ Easy to customize
🔄 Easy Variations
- Low-carb: Swap pasta for zucchini noodles
- High-protein: Use protein pasta or extra beef
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes
- Garlic Parmesan: Skip tomato paste, add more Parmesan
❄️ Storage
- Fridge: 3–4 days
- Reheat: Add a splash of milk or cream when warming
If you want, I can turn this into a keto version, Weight Watchers version, or write a viral Facebook caption for it 👌
