Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful One Pot Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta that is easy to make and perfect for a satisfying meal. This recipe combines seasoned ground beef, savory garlic butter, and two types of cheese for a creamy and delicious pasta dish.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Pasta and Cheese:
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 3 cups beef broth
- 12 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Saute Aromatics: Add diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
- Add Sauce and Pasta: Pour in marinara sauce and beef broth. Stir in uncooked pasta, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 12-15 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Stir in remaining butter, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted and creamy. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier version, add 1/4 cup heavy cream at the end.
- You can substitute penne with rigatoni, rotini, or spaghetti.
- This dish reheats well and makes great leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
