One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta
A cozy one-pot pasta made with tender ground beef and a creamy garlic butter sauce, finished with Parmesan for a smooth, reliable weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 450 g(1 lb) ground beef (80/20 fat ratio recommended)
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 225 g(8 oz) dry fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a wide pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant (do not brown).
- Add ground beef and cook 5–6 minutes until browned. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning; stir to combine.
- Pour in beef broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add fettuccine/tagliatelle and press down so it’s mostly submerged. Simmer uncovered 12–15 minutes on medium-low, stirring gently and frequently to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Let rest 2 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- If the sauce thickens too much, loosen with a splash of warm broth or cream.
- Stir gently and frequently while the long pasta softens to avoid clumping.