Spaghetti With Beef Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound button mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1
Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain and return the pasta to the pot.

Step 2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes.

Step 3
Add the garlic, beef, salt, and pepper. Cook until no trace of pink remains, about 5 minutes.

Step 4
Spoon off and discard any fat. Add the tomatoes and their juices and bring to a boil.

Step 5
Reduce heat and stir in the cream and ¾ cup of the Parmesan. Simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 3 minutes.

Step 6
Add the sauce to the pasta and toss. Divide among plates and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and the parsley.