Description
This Pesto Beef Pasta is a flavorful and creamy dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender pasta is tossed in a rich basil pesto sauce with seasoned ground beef, creating a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped cherry tomatoes and fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: In a skillet, brown the ground beef with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add Sauce: Stir in pesto, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until creamy.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the skillet with the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve: Garnish with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use homemade or store-bought pesto.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken.
- Add spinach or zucchini for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
