Description
One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is the perfect dish for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. This comforting meal features tender pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made with savory ground beef and aromatic garlic. The best part? Everything cooks in just one pot, saving you time on prep and cleanup. With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to impress at dinner parties or potlucks. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or swap proteins as desired. Enjoy a satisfying bowl of comfort that comes together effortlessly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces penne or spaghetti
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Add butter and minced garlic; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and beef broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Add pasta, ensuring it's submerged. Cover and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Remove from heat; stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 290g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg