Description
One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. This dish combines savory ground beef, aromatic garlic butter, and a rich parmesan sauce all cooked in a single pot, ensuring both delightful flavors and easy cleanup. In just 30 minutes, you can serve a satisfying meal that pleases the entire family. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner solution or a cozy dish to warm your evenings, this creamy pasta will quickly become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk (or heavy cream)
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in beef broth and milk; mix well.
- Add pasta and Italian seasoning; make sure it's mostly submerged.
- Bring to a simmer and cover; cook for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and stir in parmesan cheese and butter until creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; add more liquid if sauce is too thick.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 340g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg