Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta, a perfect weeknight meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. This rich dish features savory ground beef sautéed with aromatic garlic, enveloped in a creamy sauce enhanced by parmesan cheese. Ideal for family dinners or cozy nights in, the simplicity of this one-pot recipe ensures minimal cleanup while still delivering maximum satisfaction. Customize it with your favorite pasta or add some vibrant veggies for extra nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk (or heavy cream)
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the ground beef for 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add minced garlic and seasonings; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth and milk; stir to combine.
- Add pasta and Italian seasoning, ensuring it's mostly submerged.
- Simmer covered for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Lower heat and stir in parmesan cheese and butter until melted.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg