Creamy Skillet Beef Mushroom Pasta (Printable Version)
Beef, mushrooms, and rotini in a creamy skillet sauce. Easy one-pan weeknight dinner, ready in 35 minutes.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Pasta & Protein
01 - 10.5 oz rotini pasta
02 - 14 oz ground beef
03 - 7 oz sliced mushrooms
→ Sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 cup beef broth
06 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until thoroughly browned. Drain excess fat from the pan.
02 - Add sliced mushrooms and garlic powder to the skillet with the beef. Stir and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until mushrooms begin to soften.
03 - Pour in beef broth, heavy cream, and add dry rotini pasta. Stir well. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is just tender and sauce has thickened.
04 - Remove from heat and taste for seasoning. Serve hot, garnished as desired.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Quick and easy weeknight dinner
- One pan means less cleanup
- Rich creamy sauce with savory beef and umami mushrooms
- Kid approved and husband approved in my house
- High in protein to keep you satisfied
02 -
- High protein meal that keeps you energized
- Excellent for meal prep and leftovers taste even better
- One pan means the kitchen stays tidy
03 -
- Always brown your beef thoroughly before adding anything else as this builds unbeatable flavor
- Do not overcook your pasta Keep it a little firm so it holds up in the creamy sauce
- If you love extra sauce or plan to reheat double the broth and splash in a bit more cream