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Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Pasta

Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Pasta is a rich and comforting pasta dinner made with seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, and a silky garlic butter sauce blended with cream and parmesan. Perfect for easy meals for dinner and easy weeknight dinners, this hearty dish comes together quickly and delivers bold flavor in every bite. If you’re looking for satisfying ground beef recipes for dinner easy enough for busy nights, this creamy beef pasta is a must-try.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 12 oz bow tie penne, or rotini pasta
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Cook the Pasta:
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  3. Brown the Beef:
  4. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  5. Make Garlic Butter Base:
  6. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Create the Creamy Sauce:
  8. Pour in beef broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
  9. Combine Pasta and Sauce:
  10. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated. Add reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  11. Serve:
  12. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and texture.
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat with a splash of milk or broth to maintain creaminess.