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One-Pot Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Pasta: 30-Minute Comfort Meal

A close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy beef pasta made using farfalle (bowtie) noodles, garnished with parsley.
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Make this irresistible creamy beef pasta for a satisfying, quick weeknight dinner. This one-pot recipe combines savory ground beef with a velvety garlic butter sauce, delivering ultimate comfort food in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 12 ounces bowtie pasta (or preferred shape)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Add the olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pot with the beef. Cook for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Add the bowtie pasta to the boiling liquid. Stir well to prevent sticking.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally during this time.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and butter until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  7. Taste the creamy beef pasta and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

  • For a high protein beef pasta idea, use lean ground beef.
  • You can substitute the bowtie pasta with penne or rotini.
  • For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though the sauce will be slightly thinner.

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