One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta
A comforting and hearty one-pot dish featuring savory ground beef, aromatic garlic, and creamy pasta, ready in just about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef or 450g
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk or heavy cream use milk for lighter options.
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up until browned.
- Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth and milk. Stir well to combine everything.
- Add pasta and Italian seasoning, making sure the pasta is mostly submerged in the liquid.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in parmesan cheese and butter until melted and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of milk or broth.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan to enhance the dish.
Notes
Serve hot with garlic bread or a side salad for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.