One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta
One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is a rich, comforting meal featuring ground beef, garlic butter, and a creamy Parmesan sauce. All made in one pot for easy cleanup, it’s a perfect go-to for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 12 oz uncooked pasta (penne, rotini, or your choice)
- 3 cups beef broth or water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onion; sauté until fragrant and soft.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add uncooked pasta and beef broth; bring to a simmer.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed (about 10–15 minutes).
- Reduce heat; add heavy cream and stir until well combined.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use short pasta like penne or rotini for best results.
- Add more broth or cream if sauce becomes too thick.
- Can substitute ground beef with sausage or turkey.
- Spinach, mushrooms, or red pepper flakes make great additions.
- Freezes well; reheat gently to maintain creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
