Description
This One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines juicy ground beef, aromatic garlic butter, and creamy pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
- 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook beef: Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add flavors: Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook pasta: Pour in beef broth, milk, pasta, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook until pasta is al dente.
- Finish dish: Stir in parmesan cheese and butter until melted. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the dish by adding vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg