Description
A comforting and easy one-pot meal featuring ground beef, garlic, and creamy pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
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 for extra richness)
- 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
- Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook for about 5-6 minutes until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in beef broth and milk, stirring to combine.
- Add pasta and Italian seasoning, ensuring pasta is mostly submerged.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover partially, and cook for about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat, stir in parmesan cheese and butter until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding milk or broth if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
This dish pairs well with garlic bread or a crisp side salad. For a richer taste, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: one-pot pasta, creamy pasta, beef pasta, easy dinner, quick meal