One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta

Ingredients :

Savory Base:

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp butter

Creamy Sauce:

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup beef broth

• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

Pasta & Garnish:

• 8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti)

• Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions : 

1. Sear Beef:

   • Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat.

   • Cook beef 5-7 mins until browned. Drain excess fat.

2. Aromatics:

   • Add onion and garlic; sauté 2 mins until fragrant.

   • Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

3. Build Sauce:

   • Pour in beef broth; simmer 5 mins.

   • Add heavy cream and Parmesan; stir 3-4 mins until thickened.

4. Cook Pasta:

   • Add uncooked pasta, pressing into sauce.

   • Cover and simmer 8-10 mins (stirring occasionally). Add splashes of broth if dry.

5. Serve:

   • Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.