Description
Experience the comforting flavors of One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta, a delightful dish that marries savory ground beef with a luscious garlic butter and parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe simplifies cooking while minimizing cleanup, as everything is prepared in just one pot. In only 30 minutes, you can serve up a rich, creamy meal that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Versatile and easy to customize, you can swap pasta types or adjust seasonings to suit your taste. This one-pot wonder promises warmth and comfort, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk (or heavy cream)
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart (5-6 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and seasonings; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in beef broth and milk; mix well.
- Add pasta and Italian seasoning; ensure it’s mostly submerged.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until pasta is tender (12-15 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat; stir in parmesan cheese and butter until melted.
- Adjust consistency with milk or broth if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg