Creamy Cheesy Beef Orecchiette: A Cozy Indulgence for Dinner
A creamy and cheesy dish featuring orecchiette pasta and beef, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
- 1 pound orecchiette pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook orecchiette pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the beef, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
- Toss the cooked orecchiette in the sauce until well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be reheated on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Cheesy Beef Orecchiette, Pasta Dinner, Comfort Food