Creamy Beef Stroganoff with Pasta

Ingredients:

500g beef sirloin, cubed

300g tagliatelle or fettuccine pasta

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup beef broth

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

1 tsp thyme leaves

Salt and black pepper to taste

Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta:

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Sear the Beef:

In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter. Add the beef cubes, season with salt and pepper, and sear until browned. Remove and set aside.

3. Sauté Aromatics:

In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.

4. Prepare Sauce:

Add beef broth, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Bring to a simmer, then stir in heavy cream. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

5. Combine:

Return the beef to the pan and mix with the sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes until the beef is tender. Adjust seasoning if needed.

6. Serve:

Toss the pasta in the creamy beef sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.