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A close-up of creamy one-pot beef pasta with ground beef sauce, garnished with parsley and cheese.

Creamy One-Pot Beef Pasta with Garlic Butter

This recipe makes a rich, creamy beef pasta dish cooked in a single pot. It is simple to prepare and requires minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 12 ounces penne pasta or similar short pasta
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
For Finishing
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped optional

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot with the beef and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the dry pasta.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  7. Stir in the butter until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve immediately, topped with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if you like.

Notes

If the sauce seems too thick after adding the cream, add a splash of milk or extra broth until you reach your desired consistency.

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