One Pot Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lbground beef
- 3 tbspunsalted butter
- 2tablespooons garlic
minced
- ½ tspgarlic powder
- ½ tsponion powder
- ½ tspmustard powder
- ½ tspkosher salt
- ¼ tspblack pepper
- 3 cchicken broth
- 8 ozcavatappi pasta
- ½ cparmesan cheese
grated for garnish
- fresh parsley
chopped for garnish
Directions
- 1
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up as it browns. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until no longer pink. Drain excess grease and transfer the beef to a plate; set aside.
- 2
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper, stirring to coat everything evenly.
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth, then add the pasta, ensuring it is fully submerged in the liquid. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- 5
Serve warm, garnished with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
One Pot Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta
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Searching for a weeknight dinner that delivers on flavor without the fuss? This One Pot Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is your answer, bringing rich, savory tastes to your table in a single pot. It's a quick, comforting meal that effortlessly fits into your busiest evenings.
The magic of this One Pot Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta lies in its elegant simplicity. It combines tender ground beef with cavatappi pasta, all infused with a deeply savory garlic butter sauce. Cooking everything together means significantly less cleanup for you, making this recipe an ideal choice when time is precious.
You can anticipate a truly comforting meal with every forkful. The cavatappi pasta absorbs the seasoned chicken broth and rich beef drippings, resulting in a dish where each piece is coated in a savory, slightly creamy essence from the melted butter and well-balanced spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and mustard powder. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan and vibrant parsley, it's a hearty and satisfying experience that promises to become a family favorite.
While delicious as written, you can easily adapt this One Pot Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta to your pantry or preferences. Consider using another short, sturdy pasta like penne or rotini if you don't have cavatappi on hand. For an extra layer of flavor and a touch of heat, a pinch of red pepper flakes would be a welcome addition to the spice blend. If you prefer a lighter garnish, you can easily omit the Parmesan and rely solely on fresh herbs for brightness.
This hearty one-pot pasta dish is perfect for a comforting family dinner any night of the week. Serve it simply with a crisp side salad to complete a fulfilling meal, or let this flavorful pasta shine on its own.