Description
A comforting one-pot creamy beef and garlic butter pasta that combines ground beef, garlic, and a rich cheesy sauce with tender pasta cooked right in the pot for an easy, flavorful dinner.
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, for heat)
- 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 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 by swapping milk for heavy cream.
- Add mushrooms or spinach before simmering for more flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
