Description

Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite easy dinner idea: Beef Pasta in a Creamy Garlic Sauce. This comforting, hearty dish is packed with tender beef, rigatoni pasta, and a velvety garlic-parmesan cream sauce that clings to every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving something rich and satisfying, this pasta recipe delivers bold flavors with minimal fuss. Whether you’re cooking for family, friends, or just yourself, it’s one of those quick dinner recipes you’ll want to make again and again. The garlic cream sauce fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma, while the savory beef makes every bite unforgettable. Add it to your list of weeknight pasta dishes, comfort food ideas, or creamy beef recipes—because this one’s a keeper.

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) beef stew meat or sirloin, cut into bite-sized chunks

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 small onion, finely chopped

4–5 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon paprika

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 cup beef broth

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

10 oz (280g) rigatoni or your favorite pasta

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Sear until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
Stir in thyme, paprika, and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes.
Deglaze the pan with beef broth, scraping up any browned bits. Return beef to pan and simmer 10–15 minutes.
Reduce heat. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer until sauce thickens, 5–7 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook rigatoni until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
Add pasta to sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved water if needed. Garnish with parsley.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner