Creamy Beef and Pasta

This quick and easy dinner recipe is made with ground beef, marinara sauce, shaped pasta, Italian seasonings that gives a great flavor. This creamy beef and pasta is meaty and cheesy dish that is tossed with a simple creamy tomato sauce that keeps the dish saucy and never dry. The pasta needs to be a wide shaped pasta that will hug the sauce and meat into every bite. The dish can be done in less than 30 minutes and is a family favorite.

Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling salted water and drain well. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, breaking it with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed and set aside.

Place the same skillet back over medium high heat and add the olive oil and diced onion. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour, Italian seasoning and paprika until lightly browned, for about 1 minute.

Slowly whisk in the beef stock and stir to combine. Let the stock thicken slightly, a out 2-3 minutes.

Add marinara sauce and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

Next, stir in heavy cream , ground beef and sour cream and simmer until heated through, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta and cheddar cheese.

Season with any additional salt and pepper and serve immediately. Top with any additional cheese if desired. 

Creamy Beef and Pasta

30 mins Serves 4 Ingredients: Medium Shaped Pasta, Ground Beef, Olive Oil, Italian Seasoning, Heavy Cream Garlic Cloves Beef Stock Marinara Sauce