Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta is a delightful one-pot dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table. This recipe showcases savory ground beef, tender fusilli pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Finished with fresh parsley and crispy fried onions, this meal is not only satisfying but also quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal cleanup, you’ll have a delicious dinner on the table in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 12 ounces fusilli pasta
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- 1/2 cup crispy fried onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion; cook until browned (6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Add beef broth and heavy cream to the pot. Stir in fusilli pasta and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat, stir in Colby Jack cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and crispy fried onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 505
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 685mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg