Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Creamy Italian Spaghetti with Ground Beef. This hearty pasta dish features tender spaghetti coated in a luscious tomato cream sauce, savory ground beef, and gooey melted cheese.
Ingredients
Spaghetti:
12 ounces spaghetti,
Meat Sauce:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound ground beef, 1 small onion finely diced, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil, brown ground beef, add onion and garlic, then stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy. Toss in cooked spaghetti, top with mozzarella, cover, and melt cheese for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for the beef.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This dish pairs well with garlic bread and a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
