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Garlic Butter Beef Pasta dish garnished with herbs and seasoning

Garlic Butter Beef Pasta

A quick and cozy dish featuring ground beef, garlic, and pasta cooked in a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups chicken broth Add more if needed.
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 8 oz linguine or fettuccine Use your preferred pasta.
  • to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • for serving Fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it starts to sizzle.
  2. Add the ground beef, sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper, and break it apart as it cooks until browned.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and add the pasta. Ensure the pasta is submerged in the liquid, then bring to a low simmer and cover.
  6. Cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
  7. Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Plate the dish and sprinkle with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, consider a pinch of red pepper flakes or toss in spinach or kale in the last few minutes of cooking. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a little chicken broth.