Description
Get ready to enjoy a comforting and flavor-packed dish that comes together in no time. This garlic butter pasta with ground beef is the perfect easy dinner idea, combining tender pasta, savory beef, and a rich, buttery garlic sauce. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal, satisfying dinner ideas, or a crowd-pleasing easy recipe, this dish delivers bold flavor with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
12 oz pasta
1 lb ground beef
4 cloves garlic
4 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup pasta water
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water, then drain.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook ground beef until browned.
3. Season beef with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
4. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
5. Stir in butter and let it melt into the beef mixture.
6. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well.
7. Pour in reserved pasta water and mix until a silky sauce forms.
8. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined.
9. Adjust seasoning and add red pepper flakes if desired.
10. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor and aroma.
Reserve enough pasta water to achieve a smooth and silky sauce.
Avoid overcooking the pasta to maintain the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy dinner, pasta recipe, garlic butter pasta, ground beef pasta, quick meal