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Delicious garlic butter beef pasta served in a bowl

Garlic Butter Beef Pasta

A quick and delicious meal featuring rich garlic butter sauce and tender beef, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Beef
  • 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine) Choose your preferred type of pasta.
  • 1 lb ground beef Lean ground beef is recommended for best flavor.
Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Use freshly minced garlic for optimal flavor.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Can be substituted with olive oil for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup beef broth Use low-sodium beef broth if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly grated works best for melting.
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to preference.
  • to taste Pepper Freshly ground is recommended.
Garnishes
  • Chopped parsley For garnish before serving.

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
Preparing Garlic Butter Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and simmer for a few minutes.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, coating it with the garlic butter sauce and beef.
  2. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
  3. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

This pasta pairs wonderfully with crusty garlic bread and a fresh salad. For leftovers, use an airtight container and refrigerate for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave, adding a splash of beef broth to refresh the sauce.