Description
Creamy garlic butter beef pasta promises a delightful culinary journey through comforting flavors and rich textures. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a satisfying meal that brings warmth and joy to your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta and Starch:
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or spaghetti)
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Liquids and Cream:
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium temperature, melt butter, and sauté ground beef, crumbling with a spatula until thoroughly browned and caramelized, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and diced onions, cooking until aromatic and translucent, releasing their intense flavors for about 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, evenly distributing the spices throughout the meat mixture.
- Stream beef broth into the pot, allowing it to simmer and concentrate flavors, reducing liquid volume for roughly 5 minutes.
- Introduce heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until sauce transforms into a luxurious, velvety consistency, thickening within 3-4 minutes.
- Gently nestle uncooked pasta into the creamy sauce, ensuring complete liquid coverage; supplement with additional broth if necessary. Secure pot lid and cook pasta according to package directions, typically 8-10 minutes, intermittently stirring to prevent sticking.
- Verify pasta’s tenderness and sauce’s optimal creaminess, then remove pot from heat source.
- Elegantly garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a lighter protein option that maintains the dish’s rich flavor profile.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free pasta and ensuring all seasonings are certified gluten-free.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting liquid quantities – add more broth for a thinner consistency or simmer longer for a richer, more concentrated sauce.
- Enhance meal prep by preparing this dish ahead and storing in refrigerator for up to 3 days, gently reheating with a splash of additional broth to restore creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 670 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg