Description
Indulge in a rich and comforting dinner with this One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta. This dish combines savory ground beef with a creamy garlic butter sauce over perfectly cooked pasta. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound ground beef
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Liquid and Pasta:
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk
- 12 ounces pasta (short variety like penne or rotini)
Finishing Touches:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large pot or deep skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook Pasta: Pour in the beef broth and milk, then add the uncooked pasta. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and heavy cream until smooth and creamy. Let sit for a few minutes to thicken. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a mix of mozzarella and Parmesan for extra cheesiness.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for a veggie boost.
- This dish reheats well and makes excellent leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
