1Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces. Drain excess grease, reserving 1–2 tablespoons.
2Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces. Drain excess grease, reserving 1–2 tablespoons.
3Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces. Drain excess grease, reserving 1–2 tablespoons.
4Reduce heat to medium, add butter, then the chopped onion and sauté for 3–5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5Reduce heat to medium, add butter, then the chopped onion and sauté for 3–5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
6Reduce heat to medium, add butter, then the chopped onion and sauté for 3–5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
7Stir in pasta, ensuring it’s coated. Pour in 3 cups of water to cover the pasta by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until pasta is al dente.
8Stir in pasta, ensuring it’s coated. Pour in 3 cups of water to cover the pasta by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until pasta is al dente.
9Stir in pasta, ensuring it’s coated. Pour in 3 cups of water to cover the pasta by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until pasta is al dente.
10Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Thin with milk or reserved pasta water if needed.
11Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Thin with milk or reserved pasta water if needed.
12Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Thin with milk or reserved pasta water if needed.
13Serve and garnish with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, or red pepper flakes as desired. Pair with crusty bread or a salad
14Serve and garnish with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, or red pepper flakes as desired. Pair with crusty bread or a salad
15Serve and garnish with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, or red pepper flakes as desired. Pair with crusty bread or a salad
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
8 oz small pasta shapes (e.g., penne, fusilli, or ziti)
8 oz small pasta shapes (e.g., penne, fusilli, or ziti)
8 oz small pasta shapes (e.g., penne, fusilli, or ziti)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup heavy cream
3 Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, red pepper flakes
3 Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, red pepper flakes
3 Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, red pepper flakes