Creamy Garlic Butter Pasta with Ground Beef
Author: Lauren
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: DINNER
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Meat
Ingredients
8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
1 lb ground beef
4 tablespoons garlic butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish
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Instructions
In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
In the same pot, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the garlic butter and allow it to melt and combine with the beef.
Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
Mix in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the pasta. For a lighter option, consider using ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.