Description
A comforting and savory beef and mushroom pasta dish that brings warmth and nostalgia to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 1 diced onion
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped seasonal vegetables (like spinach or zucchini)
- Fresh thyme or parsley (or dried herbs)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth or heavy cream
- 12 ounces pasta (like fettuccine or spaghetti)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they’re soft and fragrant.
- Add 1 pound of ground beef to the pan. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until it’s nicely browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes until they’re tender.
- Toss in your chopped seasonal vegetables and cook until they’re just wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Season the mixture generously with salt, black pepper, and your choice of herbs. Pour in 1 cup of broth or a splash of cream, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Cook 12 ounces of pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve a cup of pasta water.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the beef and mushroom mixture. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce is too thick. Keep stirring until everything is combined and heated through—about 2 minutes.
Notes
For serving, top with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese; a drizzle of olive oil enhances the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef pasta, mushroom pasta, comforting dishes, Italian cuisine, family recipes