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
Scale
- 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
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Melt butter in a large Dutch oven or skillet over medium heat.
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Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
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Stir in onion and garlic; cook until softened and fragrant.
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Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika.
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Pour in beef broth and bring to a gentle boil.
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Add pasta directly to the pot, stirring often to prevent sticking.
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Cook until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
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Reduce the heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
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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