Description
This One Pot Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is a hearty, creamy, and flavorful meal that combines ground beef, tender pasta, and a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it requires minimal cleanup and delivers comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until the onion is softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add broth and pasta: Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the pasta, ensuring it is covered by the broth. Season with Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Cook pasta: Cover the pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is al dente and the liquid is mostly absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
- Finish with cream and cheese: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use any short pasta like penne, rigatoni, or rotini for best results.
- For a spicier kick, increase the crushed red pepper flakes.
- Be sure to stir occasionally while cooking pasta to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or evaporated milk.
