Description
A rich and comforting one-pot pasta dish with ground beef, garlic butter, cream, and Parmesan. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
3 tbsp unsalted butter
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp smoked paprika
4 cups beef broth
1 lb short pasta (penne, rigatoni, or rotini)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Melt butter in a large Dutch oven or skillet over medium heat.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
Stir in onion and garlic; cook until softened and fragrant.
Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika.
Pour in beef broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Add pasta directly to the pot, stirring often to prevent sticking.
Cook until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
Reduce the heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Stir pasta frequently in the first few minutes to prevent clumping.
Adjust thickness by adding extra broth (for thinner) or letting it rest uncovered (for thicker).
Leftovers reheat best with a splash of cream or broth.
Use gluten-free pasta or vegan substitutes as needed for dietary variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1½ cups)
- Calories: ~580
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg