One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta
This creamy pasta dish combines savory ground beef and fragrant garlic in a rich sauce, providing comfort and ease with one-pot cooking.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef (450g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- 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.
- Add pasta and Italian seasoning, making sure the pasta is mostly submerged.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until 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.
- Serve hot with garlic bread or a side salad.
Notes
Allow leftovers to cool before storing in an airtight container. Reheat gently, adding milk or broth as needed.