Description
Enjoy a comforting and creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta recipe that combines savory ground beef with aromatic garlic and rich butter. This one pot beef garlic butter pasta is perfect for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner. Try this creamy beef garlic pasta recipe for an easy and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces pasta penne spaghetti or your choice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk optional for extra creaminess
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil optional for garnish
- Red pepper flakes optional for heat
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat then add ground beef and cook while breaking it up until fully browned about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove excess fat from the pot.
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth and add uncooked pasta then stir everything to combine ensuring pasta is covered by liquid. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to simmer, cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until pasta is tender and liquid mostly absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and add heavy cream or milk if desired, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and add red pepper flakes for a spicy touch if preferred.
- Serve hot garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
Notes
- Make it spicier by adding red pepper flakes or fresh chili
- Include vegetables like sautéed spinach mushrooms or bell peppers to boost flavor and nutrition
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat when ready to eat
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg