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My Fav Fall Pasta Recipe: Creamy Beef & Mushroom Delight

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My Fav Fall Pasta Recipe: Creamy Beef & Mushroom Delight

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My Fav Fall Pasta Recipe: Creamy Beef & Mushroom Delight

Name: My Fav Fall Pasta Recipe: Creamy Beef & Mushroom Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American Comfort
Ingredients: 1 pound Lean ground beef; Neutral oil (to cook in); 2 units Large onions (thinly sliced); 227g box Button mushrooms (cut in 1/2); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 tsp Dried thyme; 1/2 cup Half and half cream; 1/2 cup Beef broth; 3 tbsp Maple syrup; 400 gram Pasta of choice; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; Goat cheese chunks (measure with your heart); Thyme leaves (to garnish)

Discover my favorite fall pasta recipe featuring lean ground beef, savory mushrooms, and a rich, creamy sauce. This comforting dish is perfect for a cozy autumn meal, combining sweet maple syrup with classic herbs for a unique flavor.

#Pasta

#Fall Recipe

#Beef Pasta

#Creamy Pasta

#Comfort Food

#Quick Meal

Creamy Fall Pasta with Beef

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

40m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American Comfort

English

Nutrition (per serving)

750

Calories

45g

Protein

70g

Carbs

38g

Fat

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Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Pasta Ready to Serve

Instructions

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Heat neutral oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
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Heat neutral oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
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Brown the beef well for maximum flavor and texture.
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Add thinly sliced onions to the pan and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Add thinly sliced onions to the pan and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Cooking onions slowly develops their sweetness.

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Stir in the halved button mushrooms, minced garlic, and dried thyme. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms have softened.
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Stir in the halved button mushrooms, minced garlic, and dried thyme. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms have softened.
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Ensure not to overcrowd the pan for better browning of mushrooms.
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Pour in the beef broth, half and half cream, and maple syrup. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Pour in the beef broth, half and half cream, and maple syrup. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Taste and adjust seasoning as the sauce simmers.
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Meanwhile, cook your pasta of choice according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well, reserving a small amount of pasta water.
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Meanwhile, cook your pasta of choice according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well, reserving a small amount of pasta water.
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The starchy pasta water can help emulsify and bind the sauce.

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Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to combine thoroughly. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
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Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to combine thoroughly. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
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If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
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Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with goat cheese chunks and fresh thyme leaves.
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Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with goat cheese chunks and fresh thyme leaves.
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Enjoy this comforting dish while it's warm.

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My Fav Fall Pasta Recipe: Creamy Beef & Mushroom Delight

My Fav Fall Pasta Recipe: Creamy Beef & Mushroom Delight

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Lean ground beef

Neutral oil(to cook in)

Large onions(thinly sliced)

Button mushrooms(cut in 1/2)

Garlic(minced)

Dried thyme

Half and half cream

Beef broth

Maple syrup

Pasta of choice

Parmesan cheese

Goat cheese chunks(measure with your heart)

Thyme leaves(to garnish)

Servings: 4

Instructions

Heat neutral oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.Preview5mPreviewHeat neutral oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.5m

Add thinly sliced onions to the pan and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.Preview5mPreviewAdd thinly sliced onions to the pan and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.5m

Stir in the halved button mushrooms, minced garlic, and dried thyme. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms have softened.Preview4mPreviewStir in the halved button mushrooms, minced garlic, and dried thyme. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms have softened.4m

Meanwhile, cook your pasta of choice according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well, reserving a small amount of pasta water.Preview10mPreviewMeanwhile, cook your pasta of choice according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well, reserving a small amount of pasta water.10m

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to combine thoroughly. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.Preview2mPreviewAdd the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to combine thoroughly. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.2m

Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with goat cheese chunks and fresh thyme leaves.Preview1mPreviewServe the pasta immediately, garnished with goat cheese chunks and fresh thyme leaves.1m

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Neutral oil
(to cook in)

Large onions
(thinly sliced)

Button mushrooms
(cut in 1/2)

Garlic
(minced)

Goat cheese chunks
(measure with your heart)

Thyme leaves
(to garnish)

Heat neutral oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
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5m
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Heat neutral oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
5m

Add thinly sliced onions to the pan and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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5m
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Add thinly sliced onions to the pan and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the halved button mushrooms, minced garlic, and dried thyme. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms have softened.
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Stir in the halved button mushrooms, minced garlic, and dried thyme. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms have softened.
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Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to combine thoroughly. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
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Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to combine thoroughly. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
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Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with goat cheese chunks and fresh thyme leaves.
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Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with goat cheese chunks and fresh thyme leaves.
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