Description
This creamy beef and garlic butter pasta is the type of dish that quickly becomes a regular favorite. It’s fast, flexible, and delicious perfect for busy weeknights when you want comfort without the chaos. Whether you follow it to the letter or toss in your own twist, this dish will never disappoint. Don’t forget to check out other cozy meals like my chicken broccoli Alfredo bake or one pan Cajun chicken pasta next!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 8 oz dry pasta (penne or rotini)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
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4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot and sauté garlic for 30 seconds
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
Sautéing the ground beef with butter and garlic builds the foundational flavors for the sauce. - Stir in pasta, beef broth, and cream.
The secret to the creamy texture: pouring in the heavy cream to create the delicious sauce. - Bring to a boil, reduce to low, and cover.
- Simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once pasta is cooked, stir in Parmesan.
Don’t be shy with the cheese! Adding freshly grated Parmesan for the ultimate creamy, savory finish. - Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture.
- Adjust liquid as needed to keep pasta moist.
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey if preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: one pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg