Description

This Creamy One-Pot Beef Pasta with Garlic Butter is a rich and cozy weeknight dinner. Made with simple pantry staples like ground beef, fettuccine, and garlic, everything comes together in one pot for the ultimate creamy, buttery pasta experience. It’s fast, flavorful, and perfect for feeding the whole family with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

12 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 cups heavy cream

3 cups beef broth

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease.

2. Add butter and minced garlic to the beef. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.

3. Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream. Stir well. Add the pasta, ensuring it’s fully submerged.

4. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid has reduced into a creamy sauce.

5. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the cheese melts and everything is well combined.

6. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Let the pasta rest for 2–3 minutes off the heat to thicken the sauce before serving.

If the sauce gets too thick, stir in extra cream or broth to loosen it.

For a veggie boost, toss in spinach or peas during the simmer stage.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: One Pot
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 610
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 39g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 130mg

Keywords: creamy beef pasta, garlic butter, one-pot dinner