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Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe

Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe
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A rich, comforting, and easy-to-make creamy beef and garlic butter pasta recipe ready in under 30 minutes. Tender ground beef is combined with a luscious garlic-infused butter sauce and creamy Parmesan cheese, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta for a satisfying and versatile one-pot meal ideal for busy weeknights or family dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat and Pasta

  • 1 lb ground beef (lean or medium-fat)
  • 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni recommended)

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Finishing Touches

  • Fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta of choice according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water to adjust sauce consistency later.
  2. Sauté Aromatics and Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter, then add finely chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it into small pieces for even cooking.
  3. Make the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, stir in grated Parmesan cheese, then season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a silky coating for the meat.
  4. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta back into the skillet and gently toss everything together. If the sauce is too thick, stir in reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired creaminess is reached.
  5. Final Touches: Finish with freshly chopped herbs like parsley or basil, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve immediately while warm and comforting.

Notes

  • Use fresh minced garlic for the most robust flavor.
  • Do not overcook the pasta; leave it slightly firm to hold up better in the creamy sauce.
  • Reserve pasta water to loosen and enrich the sauce without diluting the flavor.
  • Brown the beef well to add deeper layers of flavor through caramelization.
  • Grate Parmesan cheese fresh as pre-grated varieties may contain additives affecting melting and creaminess.

Nutrition

Keywords: creamy pasta, beef pasta, garlic butter pasta, quick dinner, comfort food, one-pot pasta, weeknight meal

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