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One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta

Close-up of a white bowl filled with one-pot creamy beef and garlic butter pasta, topped with parmesan and parsley.
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Make this satisfying, flavorful one-pot creamy beef and garlic butter pasta for a quick weeknight dinner. Everything cooks in one skillet, minimizing cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 12 ounces dried pasta (penne or rotini work well)
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole milk recommended for creaminess)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Add the dry pasta to the boiling broth mixture. Stir well to prevent sticking.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is nearly tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the milk, butter, and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. The residual heat will melt the butter and cheese.
  7. Let the pasta sit, uncovered, for 2 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For an extra rich sauce, substitute heavy cream for the milk, reducing the cooking time slightly as it thickens faster.
  • Use high-quality beef broth for the best savory flavor in this simple creamy garlic sauce pasta.
  • If the sauce seems too thick after resting, stir in a splash of hot water or extra milk until you reach your desired consistency.

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