Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta. A satisfying meal that’s easy to make and perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Remaining Ingredients:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add ground beef, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Season and Simmer: Add garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant. Pour in broth and milk, then stir in pasta. Simmer until pasta is al dente.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in Parmesan, butter, and cream. Cook until sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For extra richness, consider adding shredded mozzarella or cheddar.
- This dish reheats well and is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
