Description
Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is a delightful comfort dish that combines tender ground beef, aromatic garlic, and rich butter, enveloping perfectly cooked pasta. This simple yet indulgent recipe is a perfect solution for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort. With every bite coated in buttery goodness, this meal promises warmth and satisfaction, making it an instant family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate butter into the skillet, melting it while mixing until combined.
- Drain pasta (reserve some pasta water) and toss it into the skillet with the beef mixture. Adjust sauciness with reserved water if needed.
- Serve topped with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg