Ground Beef Pasta Recipes Without Tomato Sauce
This creamy ground beef pasta without tomato sauce is a rich, flavorful dish made with a garlic butter or cheese-based sauce. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting meal. Great for a quick weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rigatoni)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Beef: In a large pan, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Make the Sauce: Add butter and garlic to the pan, cook until fragrant. Pour in beef broth, heavy cream, and seasonings. Simmer for 3 minutes.
- Combine: Stir in parmesan cheese until melted, then add cooked pasta. Mix well.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use milk instead of heavy cream.
- Add mushrooms, spinach, or peas for extra veggies.
- Swap parmesan with mozzarella for a cheesier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: ~600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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