Description
Garlic Butter Beef Pasta is a delicious and hearty dish that combines the richness of ground beef and the savory flavors of garlic and butter. Perfect for a satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz 340 g pasta (spaghetti
- linguine
- or penne)
- 1 lb 450 g ground beef
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- for heat
- 1 cup 240 ml beef broth
- ½ cup 120 ml heavy cream
- ½ cup 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
- Add the ground beef, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula.
- Pour in the beef broth and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in the heavy cream, remaining butter, and Parmesan cheese until well combined. Allow to simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option. Adjust the level of red pepper flakes to control the heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
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