Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Pasta
This creamy garlic butter beef pasta is your weeknight dinner savior. Rich, cheesy, garlicky, and done in one pot — it’s everything you need in a comfort food fix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
8 oz short pasta (penne, rotini, etc.)
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up until browned. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Stir in butter until melted. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in beef broth and stir in uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of the broth is absorbed.
Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and mozzarella until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
Let pasta rest for 5 minutes off heat to thicken.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
For more spice, include chopped jalapeño or cayenne.
Swap mozzarella for provolone or fontina for deeper flavor.
To stretch the meal, add extra pasta and more broth.
Reheat with a splash of broth or cream to maintain creaminess.
Freezes well for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/creamy-garlic-butter-beef-pasta/
