Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish made with tender spaghetti, savory ground beef, and a smooth mozzarella cheese sauce finished with fresh chives. This comforting meal is hearty, simple, and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces spaghetti pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a deep skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Add diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened.
- Reduce heat and stir in shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh chives and serve warm.
Notes
- Add milk gradually to prevent lumps in the sauce.
- Keep heat low when melting cheese to maintain a smooth texture.
- Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg