Description

This One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is a comforting and delicious meal that’s easy to prepare and clean up. Packed with flavor from ground beef, garlic, and a rich creamy sauce, it’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb (450g) 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 (340g) pasta (penne

rotini

or fettuccine)

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

2 tbsp butter

Fresh parsley

chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the beef broth and milk (or heavy cream), then bring to a simmer.
Stir in the pasta and Italian seasoning, then cover and cook according to package instructions until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
Once the pasta is cooked, remove from heat and stir in the grated parmesan cheese and butter until melted and combined.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For a creamier texture, use heavy cream instead of milk. You can also add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 560 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg

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