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Yesica Andrews

One Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe Easy

This One Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is an effortless and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. Combining tender ground beef, rich heavy cream, and savory garlic butter, this dish delivers comfort and flavor in a single skillet. Enjoy a creamy pasta dinner that's quick to make and sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces pasta (penne or spaghetti works well)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper; stir well.
  6. Pour in beef broth, scraping the skillet bottom to loosen browned bits.
  7. Slowly add heavy cream and stir to combine; bring to a gentle simmer.
  8. Add pasta and press it down to submerge fully in the sauce.
  9. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Once pasta is tender and sauce thickened, stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
  11. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish for a fresh finish.
  12. Serve hot, optionally accompanied by garlic bread or salad.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes when seasoning. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat gently and add a splash of broth or cream if sauce thickens.