Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Pasta – Easy One-Pot Dinner
A rich, creamy, one-pot pasta made with garlic butter, savory ground beef, and tender pasta in a parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a quick comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4–6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups dry short pasta (penne, rotini, etc.)
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef in 1 tbsp butter until browned. Drain if needed.
- Add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in pasta, broth, and seasoning. Simmer covered for 10–12 minutes.
- Stir in cream and parmesan. Cook on low until creamy.
- Adjust seasoning, garnish, and serve warm.
Notes
- Add veggies or extra cheese for variation.
- Use pasta water or broth to adjust sauce thickness.
- Great for leftovers and meal prep.