Beef and Potato Skillet with Creamy Pasta is a hearty one-pan meal that combines tender beef, golden potatoes, and creamy pasta for a satisfying and comforting dinner.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This dish is simple, filling, and perfect for busy nights. It uses basic ingredients and creates a complete meal with protein, carbs, and rich, creamy sauce all in one skillet.
Ingredients
(Tip: You can find the complete list of ingredients and their measurements in the recipe card below.)
beef cubes
potatoes, diced
pasta (penne or rotini)
heavy cream
Parmesan cheese
garlic
olive oil
onion
salt
black pepper
parsley
Directions
- Cook pasta; set aside.
- Sauté potatoes in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook beef until browned. Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Add pasta and potatoes, tossing to coat.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Servings and timing
Serves 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Variations
- Use sweet potatoes for a different flavor.
- Add spinach or peas.
- Swap beef for chicken or sausage.
Storage/reheating
Store up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk.
FAQs
Can I use ground beef?
Yes, it works well.
Is it gluten-free?
Use gluten-free pasta.
Can I add other veggies?
Yes, bell peppers or mushrooms are good additions.
How do I make it lighter?
Use half-and-half instead of cream.
Can I bake it?
Yes, transfer to a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake.
Does it freeze well?
Best eaten fresh; cream sauces can separate.
What herbs work well?
Thyme or rosemary.
Can I use leftover roast beef?
Yes, add at the end to heat through.
How do I keep potatoes crispy?
Pan-fry until golden before adding to sauce.
What pasta is best?
Short pasta like penne or rotini.
Conclusion
Beef and Potato Skillet with Creamy Pasta is a comforting dish that combines classic ingredients into one easy, delicious meal.
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Beef and Potato Skillet with Creamy Pasta
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Beef and Potato Skillet with Creamy Pasta is a hearty one-pan meal that combines tender beef, golden potatoes, and creamy pasta for a satisfying and comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- beef cubes
- potatoes, diced
- pasta (penne or rotini)
- heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- garlic
- olive oil
- onion
- salt
- black pepper
- parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta; set aside.
- Sauté potatoes in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook beef until browned. Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Add pasta and potatoes, tossing to coat.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use sweet potatoes for a different flavor.
- Add spinach or peas for extra veggies.
- Swap beef for chicken or sausage for variation.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk.
- Ground beef works well as a substitute for beef cubes.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta.
- Add bell peppers or mushrooms for more veggie options.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- To bake, transfer to a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake until golden.
- This dish is best eaten fresh, as cream sauces can separate when frozen.
- Thyme or rosemary pairs nicely with the flavors in this dish.
- If you have leftover roast beef, add it at the end to heat through.
- To keep potatoes crispy, pan-fry them until golden before adding to the sauce.
- Short pasta like penne or rotini works best for this dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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