One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta

Introduction

When you need maximum comfort and flavor with minimal cleanup, One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is the answer. This recipe delivers velvety, herb-infused sauce with perfectly cooked pasta and tender, flavorful beef—all in a single pot, making dinnertime easy and utterly delicious.

This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or hearty casual dinners, providing you with a family-friendly meal that’s creamy, garlicky, and sure to win everyone over.

What Makes This Pasta Special?

The irresistible combination of juicy beef and silky garlic butter sauce sets this pasta apart. By cooking everything in one pot, you not only speed up your meal prep but also build deeper flavor as the beef juices, sautéed garlic, and creamy sauce mingle with the pasta for a harmoniously rich result.

Getting Ready: Prep Smart for Maximum Flavor

A great pasta dish starts with well-prepared ingredients. Quickly chop onions, mince garlic, or dice veggies with the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper to save time and keep everything uniform. Patting your ground beef dry before browning ensures a perfect sear, while fresh herbs added at the end brighten the finished dish.

Choose your favorite short pasta—such as penne, fusilli, or rotini—for optimal sauce absorption. If you’re prepping ahead, use the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) to keep leftover beef or chopped veggies fresh until cooking.

Cooking Your One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta

For even heat and a gorgeous sear on your beef, use the trusty Lodge 10.25 Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet, Black or any sturdy nonstick skillet. Start by browning the beef; using a Farberware Professional Heat Resistant Nylon Meat and Potato Masher, Black helps break it up finely and evenly.

Once the beef is brown, you’ll add aromatics and seasoning, then incorporate your pasta, broth, and cream, allowing everything to bubble gently as the starches thicken your sauce. A final swirl of garlic butter transforms the sauce into a luscious, glossy coating.

Serving Suggestions for Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta

Serve straight from the pot for that rustic, hearty feeling or transfer to a large dish for a more elegant presentation. For stress-free serving and cleanup, set your pot atop a Pureegg Plastic Table Cloth Disposable 10 Pack, White—perfect for busy family nights.

Add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan, fresh chopped parsley, and a side of crusty bread. This pasta also packs well in a Bentgo Salad Container – 54 oz Bowl, Khaki Green for next-day lunches.

Nutritional Information and Yield

This recipe serves 4–6, with each serving providing roughly 500–600 calories depending on beef and dairy choices. It’s loaded with protein, energy-rich carbs, and a moderate amount of fat from the buttery, creamy sauce.

One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta: The Takeaway

With its creamy sauce, garlicky aroma, and melt-in-your-mouth beef, this one-pot pasta is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. It’s hearty, satisfying, and totally fuss-free, perfect for anyone who loves a classic pasta night with a flavor-packed twist.

Instructions

1. Place a Lodge 10.25 Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet, Black or large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Spray lightly with olive oil using a YARRAMATE 16oz/470ml Oil Sprayer for Cooking, Black. Add ground beef and cook, crumbling with a Farberware Professional Heat Resistant Nylon Meat and Potato Masher, Black, until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
2. Push beef to the side. Add 2 tablespoons butter, onions, and a pinch of salt. Sauté until onions soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Mix in Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Pour in the dry pasta, then add broth and heavy cream. Bring pot to a boil, stirring often to prevent sticking.
4. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce begins to thicken, about 12–14 minutes.
5. When pasta is al dente, remove from heat. Stir in remaining tablespoon butter and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Let rest 2 minutes for the sauce to set and thicken.
6. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve piping hot!

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

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Try this One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta for a dinner that’s as comforting as it is convenient. One pot, big flavor, happy family!