Description
A creamy pasta dish that can be made ahead and customized to your dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- Your choice of medium pasta (penne, rotini, or farfalle)
- Ground beef (or 2 cups mushrooms for vegetarian option)
- Beef broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan option)
- Additional ingredients not specified in the FAQ
Instructions
- Cook chosen pasta according to package directions
- Prepare the sauce
- Combine ingredients
- Allow sauce to simmer uncovered for proper reduction
- Adjust consistency as needed
- Serve immediately or prepare for storage
Notes
- Can be made ahead up to step 6, refrigerate, and finish with broth when reheating
- For best results, use medium pasta shapes for optimal sauce adhesion
- Vegetarian option: substitute beef with mushrooms or plant-based alternatives
- If sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered for 3-5 additional minutes
- When doubling recipe, increase cooking time by 15% and use larger pot
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
Keywords: creamy pasta, make-ahead pasta, versatile pasta dish, vegetarian option, pasta recipe
