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One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta

One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta
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Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta, a dish that brings the essence of Italian comfort food right into your kitchen. This recipe combines lean ground beef with aromatic garlic, onions, and a decadent creamy sauce, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup. The rich and velvety texture of the pasta enveloped in garlic butter makes every bite a delightful experience. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this dish is simple yet sophisticated.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced (4 for cooking and 4 for garlic butter)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 pound pasta (penne or rotini recommended)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley and cherry tomatoes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  2. Stir in diced onion and cook until softened. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; cook until fragrant.
  3. Mix in tomato paste followed by beef broth and water. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add pasta and reduce heat to simmer for about 12-15 minutes until al dente.
  5. In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat; add remaining minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  6. Stir in heavy cream into the pasta mixture along with the garlic butter; mix well.
  7. Add grated Parmesan cheese; stir until melted and creamy.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and cherry tomatoes if desired before serving.

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