One-Pot Creamy Beef & Garlic Butter Pasta
One-Pot Creamy Beef & Garlic Butter Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 cups water, approximately, plus more as needed
- 8 ounces pasta, penne or spaghetti
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet or deep pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if needed.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Stir in the minced garlic and dried Italian seasoning. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Pour in the beef broth and add enough water to just cover the pasta (about 2 to 2 1/2 cups total liquid). Add the pasta directly to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
⏱️ 12 min
- 4
Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Spoon the creamy beef and garlic butter pasta into bowls. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and enjoy immediately while hot and creamy.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
One-Pot Creamy Beef & Garlic Butter Pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 cups water, approximately, plus more as needed
- 8 ounces pasta, penne or spaghetti
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet or deep pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if needed.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Stir in the minced garlic and dried Italian seasoning. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Pour in the beef broth and add enough water to just cover the pasta (about 2 to 2 1/2 cups total liquid). Add the pasta directly to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
⏱️ 12 min - 4
Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Spoon the creamy beef and garlic butter pasta into bowls. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and enjoy immediately while hot and creamy.
⏱️ 1 min