The Best Creamy Beef & Mushroom Pasta You’ll Crave Tonight
A rich and creamy pasta dish combining savory beef, mushrooms, and a luscious sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz Cremini mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 12 oz fettuccine or tagliatelle
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, season with salt and pepper, then push to side.
- Add butter, onion, and garlic; cook until translucent. Stir in mushrooms and cook until golden.
- Pour in beef broth and cream, simmer until sauce thickens. Stir in Parmesan and butter until smooth.
- Add pasta and reserved water, toss to coat. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer longer to develop depth.