Description
A quick and comforting creamy garlic butter pasta dish featuring rich ground beef, ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (any type)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, add ground beef over medium heat and brown, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Once the beef is cooked through, stir in garlic butter until melted and fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and mix well, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the pot, ensuring it’s well coated in the creamy sauce.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a healthier option, use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey. Pair with a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy pasta, garlic butter, ground beef, weeknight dinner, easy recipe