One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta
One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is a delightful dish that perfectly balances rich flavors and effortless preparation. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe features tender ground beef simmered in a luscious garlic butter sauce, combined with creamy parmesan pasta—all cooked in one pot. The minimal cleanup lets you spend more time enjoying your meal and less time at the sink. Whether served with garlic bread or a fresh side salad, this comforting dish promises to satisfy your cravings and impress your loved ones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk (or heavy cream)
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned.
- Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook for about 1 minute.
- Pour in beef broth and milk; mix well.
- Add pasta and Italian seasoning, ensuring it's mostly submerged.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in parmesan cheese and butter until melted.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg