Creamy Pesto Beef Pasta Skillet
A quick and flavorful one-pan meal combining ground beef, pasta, and basil pesto for a creamy, satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Meat and Pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta (your choice)
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
- for garnish Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook ground beef with salt and pepper until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add garlic to beef and cook 1 minute; stir in pesto and heavy cream, simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and cherry tomatoes; toss, adding reserved pasta water if needed, cook 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; adjust seasoning and serve with extra cheese and basil if desired.
Notes
Use fresh basil for garnish for added flavor and presentation.