Creamy Cheesy Beef Spaghetti with Garlic, Parmesan & Fresh Basil
Spaghetti with ground beef in a creamy tomato sauce, topped with melted mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh basil.
Ingredients
- 12 g spaghetti (oz)
- 1 g ground beef (lb)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups tomato pasta sauce
- 0.75 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve about ½ cups pasta water, then drain.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- 3
Add onion and garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- 4
Stir in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 4–5 minutes.
- 5
Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream until the sauce becomes rich and creamy.
- 6
Add the cooked spaghetti and toss until completely coated. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
- 7
Stir in half the mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- 8
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the pasta, cover for 2–3 minutes, and allow it to melt.
- 9
Finish with fresh basil, parsley, and extra Parmesan before serving.
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