Crazy-Good Creamy Beef Spaghetti (The Secret Is Simple)
This pasta looks basic… until you taste it.
Rich, silky, deeply savory, and completely addictive.
One pan. Minimal effort. Big payoff.
The Secret
Cream cheese + pasta water.
It melts into the sauce and turns it luxuriously creamy
without making it heavy.
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara or tomato sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese (the secret)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning.
- Add cream cheese and reserved pasta water.
- Stir until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked spaghetti directly into the skillet.
- Toss well until every strand is coated.
- Finish with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Pro Tips
- Add red pepper flakes for heat
- Swap beef for sausage for extra flavor
- Use heavy cream instead of water for ultra-rich sauce
Why This Recipe Goes Viral
- One pan magic
- Comfort food at its best
- Creamy without being heavy
- Leftovers taste even better
Warning ⚠️
People will ask for the recipe.
You may never make spaghetti the old way again 🍝🔥
