A rich and creamy one-pot pasta dish loaded with savory ground beef, garlic butter sauce, and a touch of Parmesan for the perfect comfort meal.
Ingredients
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Beef:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula (about 5-6 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté the Aromatics:
- Push the beef to one side of the pan and add butter to the other side.
- Once melted, sauté the minced garlic and chopped onion until fragrant and softened (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add Liquids & Pasta:
- Stir in beef broth, heavy cream, milk, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add uncooked pasta and stir to ensure it’s submerged in the liquid.
- Simmer & Cook:
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and let simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.
- Add Cheese & Final Touches:
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve & Garnish:
- Remove from heat and let sit for 2 minutes for the sauce to settle.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve warm!
Tips & Variations:
- For extra creaminess: Add ½ cup more heavy cream or a bit of cream cheese.
- Add veggies: Toss in spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Make it spicy: Increase red pepper flakes or add a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Protein swap: Try ground turkey, chicken, or Italian sausage instead of beef.
Enjoy your Garlic Butter Beef Pasta Skillet, a quick, one-pan dinner that’s full of rich flavors! 🍝✨