Description

This One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is your new go-to for quick dinners and easy comfort food. Creamy, garlicky, and rich with savory ground beef, it comes together in a single pot—making it the perfect choice for busy nights when you still crave something homemade. Whether you’re after a cozy meal for the family or an indulgent treat for yourself, this dish delivers big flavor with minimal cleanup.

Packed with pasta, Parmesan, garlic butter, and hearty ground beef, this recipe hits all the right notes for dinner ideas, weeknight meals, and crowd-pleasing food ideas. The aroma of garlic sizzling in butter alone will have everyone heading to the kitchen.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)

10 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni works well)

4 tbsp unsalted butter

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 small onion, diced

2 cups beef broth

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)

Salt to taste

Optional: fresh parsley and extra Parmesan for garnish

Instructions

Heat a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
Add butter to the pot. Stir in garlic and onion. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
Add pasta, beef broth, and cream. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to low. Cover and simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once pasta is al dente and sauce is thickened, turn off the heat. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
Serve hot, topped with parsley and extra cheese if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner