Creamy Garlic Butter Pasta with Ground Beef

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

  1. In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Stir in the garlic butter and allow it to melt and combine with the beef.
  4. Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  5. Mix in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  1. Be careful not to overcook the pasta. For a lighter option, consider using ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.