Description
This One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is a comforting and easy-to-make dish combining savory ground beef, fragrant garlic, and a luscious creamy sauce with parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe uses a single pot to cook pasta and sauce simultaneously, making cleanup a breeze while delivering rich flavors and a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef & Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up until browned. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Liquid & Pasta: Pour in beef broth and milk. Stir well. Add pasta and Italian seasoning, making sure the pasta is mostly submerged. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender.
- Make it Creamy: Reduce heat to low and stir in parmesan cheese and butter until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of milk or broth.
- Serve & Enjoy: Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan. Serve hot with garlic bread or a side salad!
Notes
- Make it extra creamy: Swap milk for heavy cream for richer texture.
- Want more flavor? Add mushrooms or spinach before simmering the pasta.
- Storage: Keeps well in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
