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Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Pasta: Your 30-Minute Passport to Decadence

Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Pasta: 30-Minute Recipe Bliss

This Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Pasta is a rich and satisfying dish perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta (Penne, Fusilli, or Bowtie) Choose your favorite shape
For the Sauce
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with lean ground turkey
  • 4 tbls Unsalted Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) Minced finely for maximum aroma
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with whole milk for a lighter sauce
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Chicken broth works if preferred
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated) Always opt for freshly grated for the best taste
  • 1 tbls Italian Seasoning Feel free to use dried herbs
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional) Skip for milder dish
  • 2 tbls Fresh Parsley (chopped) Can substitute with basil
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

How to Make Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your choice of pasta and cook until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving a little pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, typically about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and golden, but be careful not to burn it.
  4. Whisk in the beef broth and heavy cream. Then, season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  5. Lower the heat and stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted. Return the browned beef and drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat everything evenly in the creamy sauce.
  6. Plate the delicious pasta, and finish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan on top. Serve immediately for the best experience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a little kick!

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