Description
This One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is a comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring tender ground beef and garlic-infused sauce simmered with pasta in a rich, creamy Parmesan broth. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that delivers big on flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, about 6-8 minutes. Make sure to crumble the beef as it cooks for even browning. Drain any excess fat from the skillet to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the beef and cook for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant but not burnt. This step infuses the base flavors of the dish.
- Add Broth and Pasta: Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add the pasta directly to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, about 10-12 minutes, or until tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Incorporate Cream and Cheese: Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and become creamy, coating the pasta and beef nicely.
- Season and Garnish: Taste the dish and season with salt and pepper as needed. Remove from heat and sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving to add a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese offers better texture and flavor than pre-grated options.
- Make sure the skillet is large enough to accommodate the pasta and liquid to avoid overflow.
