Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta. A hearty and satisfying meal that comes together quickly with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For Garnish:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot or deep skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, sauté until fragrant.
- Brown Beef: Add ground beef, cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Cook Pasta: Stir in broth, milk, pasta, seasonings. Simmer covered until pasta is cooked.
- Finish Dish: Stir in cheeses until melted and sauce is creamy. Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half or heavy cream for a richer sauce.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra texture and nutrition.
- This dish reheats well with a splash of milk or broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
