Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this One-Pot Creamy Beef & Garlic Butter Pasta. A hearty dish with tender ground beef, savory garlic butter, and a luscious cheese sauce, all cooked together in one pot for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
Liquid & Cheese Mixture:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large pot or deep skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease and add butter, garlic, and onion. Sauté until onion is soft.
- Simmer Pasta: Stir in broth, milk, pasta, and seasonings. Simmer covered for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Add Cheese: Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and creamy. Let sit to thicken.
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use heavy cream for a richer sauce
- Add red pepper flakes for heat or vegetables like spinach or mushrooms
- Great for busy nights and reheats well
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
