Description
One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is a rich, flavorful dish where tender ground beef, al dente pasta, and a luscious garlic butter cream sauce come together in a single pot. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need something hearty and delicious without the mess.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 12 oz penne pasta (or any short pasta)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot or deep skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add butter to the pot and let it melt, then stir in garlic and onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Pour in beef broth and heavy cream. Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Add the uncooked pasta to the pot, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked and sauce thickens.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Adjust seasoning if needed, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a cheesier version, add shredded mozzarella or cheddar along with Parmesan.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or sausage for a twist.
- Add spinach or mushrooms during the last few minutes of cooking for extra veggies.
- Leftovers reheat well—add a splash of cream or milk to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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