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.
2Reduce heat to medium, add butter, then the chopped onion and sauté for 3–5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3Stir 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.
4Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Thin with milk or reserved pasta water if needed.
5Serve 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
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
8 oz small pasta shapes (e.g., penne, fusilli, or ziti)
1 cup heavy cream
3 Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, red pepper flakes