Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta
This Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta combines tender beef, rich garlic butter, and velvety cream sauce for the ultimate comfort meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, it’s a simple, hearty dish that tastes like it came straight from a restaurant kitchen.
Ingredients
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt for boiling water
For the Garlic Butter Beef Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef or thinly sliced sirloin
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms or baby spinach
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes for spice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or basil chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Brown the Beef
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain excess grease and set the beef aside.
Make the Garlic Butter Base
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the onion and cook until softened and translucent.
Create the Cream Sauce
- Pour in beef broth and heavy cream, stirring continuously. Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens and coats the spoon.
Combine Everything
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss in the pasta. Mix well, adding splashes of reserved pasta water as needed for a silky consistency.
Serve and Garnish
- Top with extra Parmesan, parsley, or red pepper flakes. Serve warm and enjoy the creamy, buttery perfection.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture and flavor.
- Don’t overcook the garlic — it should be golden and aromatic, not burnt.
- Add a squeeze of lemon or a dash of chili flakes to balance the richness.
- For extra depth, stir in a teaspoon of Worcestershire or soy sauce while browning the beef.
- This recipe reheats beautifully — just add a splash of milk when warming it up.
Nutrition
Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 34gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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