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Garlic Butter Beef Pasta

Garlic Butter Beef Pasta: Quick, Creamy Comfort on Your Plate

Garlic Butter Beef Pasta is a quick and creamy dish perfect for busy weeknights that blends rich flavors and satisfying textures.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta spaghetti, penne, or rigatoni works well
For the Meat
  • 1 lb Ground Beef lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)
For the Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter or salted butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 small Onion finely minced
  • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or chicken/vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream substitute milk for a lighter option
For Finishing Touches
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, around 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat for about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess grease, preserving residue.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, add butter and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional minute.
  5. Add beef broth, bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth.
  6. Combine the cooked pasta and sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water until desired consistency.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is easy to customize with different proteins or fresh vegetables as desired. Serve with garlic bread or a side salad.

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