Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta. A hearty and comforting dish that’s easy to make, perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk
- 12 oz short pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large pot or deep skillet, heat olive oil, then cook ground beef until browned.
- Add Flavorings: Add garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Sauté until fragrant.
- Cook Pasta: Pour in beef broth and milk, add pasta, and simmer until pasta is tender.
- Make it Creamy: Stir in Parmesan, butter, and heavy cream until well combined.
- Thicken and Serve: Let pasta sit to thicken, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for the beef.
- Add baby spinach or peas for extra color and nutrition.
- This dish reheats well and can be made ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
