Description
A quick and easy one-pot creamy beef and garlic butter pasta that is flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
- 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up until browned.
- Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute.
- Pour in beef broth and milk; stir well and scrape the bottom of the pan to pick up browned bits.
- Add pasta and Italian seasoning, ensuring pasta is submerged.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in parmesan cheese and butter until melted and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning if needed; add milk or broth for a thinner sauce if desired.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan before serving.
- Serve hot with garlic bread or a side salad.
Notes
This dish is flexible; feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken, and adjust the creaminess with milk or broth as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: one pot pasta, creamy pasta, quick dinner, comfort food, beef pasta