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One-pot creamy beef and garlic butter pasta dish

One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta

A comforting, creamy pasta dish that combines browning ground beef with garlic and seasonings, simmering in a flavorful broth with pasta for minimal cleanup.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups milk (or heavy cream for an extra-rich sauce)
  • 12 oz pasta — penne, rotini, or fettuccine
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • to taste fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until well browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if the skillet looks greasy.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and milk, and stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  5. Add the pasta and Italian seasoning, pressing the pasta down so it is mostly submerged in the liquid.
  6. Bring the pot to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to check doneness.
  7. When the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, reduce the heat to low.
  8. Stir in the grated Parmesan and butter until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a richer sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk. For a lighter dish, substitute ground turkey or use gluten-free pasta if necessary. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge.

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