Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this one-pot creamy beef and garlic butter pasta. This comforting dish combines savory ground beef, fragrant garlic, and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce, all cooked together with pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Pasta and Sauce:
- 12 ounces short pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add Pasta and Broth: Stir in uncooked pasta and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 10-12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Finish Dish: Stir in cream and Parmesan. Simmer uncovered for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens. Top with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or sausage for beef.
- Enhance with spinach or mushrooms for added vegetables.
- Sprinkle extra Parmesan on top for more richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
