Description
A delightful pasta dish featuring creamy butter and garlic sauce paired with savory ground beef, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any shape you prefer)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated works best)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once done, drain and set it aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat until bubbling.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté it until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
- Stir in the ground beef, browning it thoroughly until fully cooked.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it reach a gentle simmer.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and add the Parmesan cheese. Stir until everything is well-coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for better flavor. Optionally, add a squeeze of lemon juice for a refreshing contrast to the creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, garlic, ground beef, quick dinner, weeknight meal