Beefy Creamy Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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8 ounces of fettuccine pasta.
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1 medium onion, chopped.
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2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced.
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1 tablespoon of olive oil.
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1 cup of sliced mushrooms.
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1 pound of ground beef.
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1/2 cup of chicken broth.
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1/3 cup of dry white wine.
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1 teaspoon of Italian spice mix.
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1 cup of heavy cream.
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1/3 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese.
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Salt and pepper to your liking.
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Chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
# Instructions:
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, Cook fettuccine until just tender but firm, Save some cooking water before draining, Drain the pasta completely.
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Toss cooked pasta in the sauce pan, Add Parmesan and mix well, Add starchy pasta water only if the mixture feels dry, Sprinkle parsley, Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Cook onions and garlic in oil, Add the ground beef and stir until browned, Add mushrooms and cook a bit more, Pour in the wine to scrape off flavors stuck to the pan, Stir in chicken stock and seasoning mix, Add cream and lower to a simmer.
# Notes:
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Turn down the heat before adding cream to avoid curdling.
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Wine can be swapped for extra broth.
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Pasta cooking water makes the sauce smoother and helps it stick.
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You can use ground turkey in place of beef.