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