Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Beef Pasta is an easy, weeknight Italian-inspired dinner that blends al dente fusilli with a silky garlic‑infused cream sauce, melted Parmesan, and tender smoked beef cubes. In just 30 minutes you’ll have a rich, velvety dish perfect for families, packed with savory flavor and a pop of fresh parsley garnish. Ideal for busy nights, this recipe delivers restaurant‑quality comfort at home. Serve it hot, topped with extra Parmesan and a drizzle of melted butter for a finishup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fusilli pasta
- 1 pound beef, cut into bite‑sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook fusilli according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet melt butter over medium heat. Add beef and brown for 5‑7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, simmer gently, then stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, coat with sauce, season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra depth
- use smoked beef instead of plain beef. Reserve a cup of pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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