I Tried the Viral Creamy Ground Beef Pasta Recipe – So Easy and Delicious!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.

In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, dried basil, and smoked paprika, stirring to combine.

Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to combine.

Pour in beef broth and tomato sauce, bringing to a simmer, cooking for 3-4 minutes.

Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, mixing well.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.

Fold in grated cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.

Finish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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