One-Pot Garlic Butter Beef Pasta
Tender rotini smothered in a luscious garlic butter cream sauce, packed with savory ground beef, and finished with melty cheese and fresh herbs—this is weeknight comfort food at its best!
Equipment
- Large skillet or deep pan
- Spoon or Spatula
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large skillet or deep pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Step 2: Add the minced garlic, butter, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the beef. Stir and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 3: Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a light boil.
- Step 4: Add the uncooked rotini pasta. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked and sauce thickens.
- Step 5: Stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese until fully melted and creamy.
- Step 6: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm, straight from the skillet!
Notes
This dish is also delicious with red pepper flakes or a sprinkle of Parmesan. Great for leftovers!
Nutrition
Calories: 610kcal
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