Description
One-Pot Cheesy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is a savory, creamy, and easy-to-make dish that combines ground beef, pasta, and cheese in a single pot. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal minimizes clean-up while delivering maximum flavor.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef (preferably 80/20 for optimal flavor)
1 large onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
16 ounces rotini or penne pasta (cooked al dente)
4 cups beef broth (low-sodium for lighter taste)
1 cup whole milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup cream cheese
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients before you start cooking.
Brown the Beef: In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
Sauté Garlic: Push beef to one side, then sauté garlic on the other side for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Pasta and Broth: Stir in uncooked pasta and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover.
Cook Pasta: Simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally.
Add Butter and Cheese: Stir in 1 tablespoon butter, then gradually fold in cheddar, Parmesan, and cream cheese until melted and creamy.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy.
Notes
For a lighter version, replace ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
For vegetarian options, swap beef with mushrooms or lentils.
To add spice, incorporate red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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