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One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta

One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is a quick family dinner made with ground beef, pasta, beef broth, fresh garlic, butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan. The pasta cooks right in the broth for a rich, creamy sauce with minimal
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 8 oz pasta such as penne, rotini, or fettuccine
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Equipment
  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • measuring cups
  • knife
  • Cutting board
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Drain excess grease if needed.
  5. Push the beef to the side and add butter and minced garlic to the center of the pot.
  6. Cook the garlic in the butter for 30 to 60 seconds, until fragrant.
  7. Stir everything together.
  8. Pour in the beef broth and scrape the bottom of the pot.
  9. Add the pasta and bring to a boil.
  10. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  11. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and coats the noodles.
  12. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  13. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Use low-sodium beef broth if possible.
Stir the pasta occasionally so it does not stick.
Add a splash of broth or milk if the sauce gets too thick.
Freshly grated Parmesan melts best.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.