Description
A comforting one-pot meal of creamy pasta with tender ground beef and garlic, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk (or heavy cream)
- 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large deep skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth and milk, stirring to combine. Then add the pasta and Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and butter until melted and creamy. Adjust consistency with additional milk or broth if needed.
Notes
This dish is customizable with different proteins or pasta types. It holds well for storage and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, one-pot meal, beef pasta, family dinner, comfort food