Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this One-Pot Creamy Beef & Garlic Butter Pasta. A hearty dish featuring tender ground beef, garlic butter, and Parmesan cheese in a creamy sauce, all cooked together with pasta for a convenient and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Pasta:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 12 ounces pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef with salt and pepper for about 5–6 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Push beef to one side, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, and sauté garlic. Add broth, milk, pasta, seasonings, and simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in Parmesan, cream, and butter. Let it thicken off heat for 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Enhance with shredded mozzarella for extra richness.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Leftovers can be reheated with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
