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Beef and garlic butter pasta ingredients laid out including ground beef pasta garlic butter

Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta

Creamy, buttery, and loaded with garlic and savory ground beef, this one-pot Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. Quick to make and loved by all ages, it combines pantry staples into a rich and satisfying pasta dish that’s indulgent without the fuss. Customize it to your taste and enjoy cozy, flavorful bites in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 8 oz pasta penne, spaghetti, or your choice
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley or basil optional, for garnish
  • red pepper flakes optional, for heat

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked (5–7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
  2. Add garlic and Italian seasoning. Sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in beef broth and uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  4. Stir in Parmesan. Add cream or milk if using, and stir until creamy.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot, topped with herbs and extra Parmesan.

Notes

Use any pasta shape you prefer. Don’t skip draining beef fat. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Adjust cream amount to taste. Add splash of broth if pasta dries out.