Description
Savory ground beef, creamy garlic butter sauce, and Parmesan come together in one comforting, easy pasta dish.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 Tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ cup beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or your choice)
Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Extra Parmesan, for topping (optional)
Instructions
Brown Beef: In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
Sauté Aromatics: Add butter, garlic, and onion. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until onion is soft and garlic is fragrant.
Season: Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Add Liquids & Pasta: Pour in beef broth, heavy cream, and dry pasta. Stir well to combine.
Cook Pasta: Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked and sauce is slightly thickened.
Finish Sauce: Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Let sit 2–3 minutes to thicken.
Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and more Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Use rotini or shells for better sauce absorption.
Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
Add chili flakes for heat or mushrooms for extra depth.
Great for leftovers—reheat gently with a splash of milk or broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course • Pasta • One-Pot Meals
- Method: Stovetop • One-Pot
- Cuisine: American • Italian-Inspired
