Description

This One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is a cozy, creamy dinner made with ground beef, garlic, and a luscious butter-cream sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish brings big flavor with minimal cleanup—perfect for busy weeknights or a hearty comfort meal.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite short pasta)
Optional garnish: chopped parsley, red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Cook the Beef:
In a large skillet or pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
Sauté Aromatics:
Add butter, minced garlic, and chopped onion to the beef. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and onions are soft.
Add Seasonings:
Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Build the Sauce:
Pour in beef broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
Add Pasta:
Stir in uncooked pasta. Cover and simmer over low heat for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce is creamy.
Finish with Cheese:
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
Serve:
Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Use pre-shredded cheese for convenience or fresh-grated Parmesan for deeper flavor.
Adjust creaminess with extra broth or cream as desired.
Swap ground beef with ground turkey or Italian sausage for a twist.